Page 3 - Latest Updates on Gopal Rai
Delhi to assist startups providing single-use plastic alternatives: Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Friday said the city government will assist startups providing alternatives to single-use plastic to the best of its potential.
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Delhi govt to plant 3.53 mn saplings during 2022-23, launches helpline
According to the latest India State of Forest' report, Delhi's green cover has increased from 21.88% to 23.06% of its geographical area in the last two years
Delhi to have summer action plan to fight pollution, says Gopal Rai
The minister stressed that 31 per cent of the air pollution in Delhi is from local sources and the rest is from outside
Gopal Rai hails Delhi budget 2022-23 announcing creation of 2 mn jobs
Targeting the BJP, he said those terming the budget directionless are themselves not in the right direction, Rai added
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Cannot compromise on pollution, will take action if air deteriorates: Rai
Drives against open burning of garbage, dust pollution and polluting vehicles will continue in the city, he added
Gopal Rai urges Centre to call meet of environment ministers of NCR states
Rai has asserted that despite a slew of measures taken by the Delhi government to curb air pollution, "no positive improvement is being seen".
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Ban on construction activities to continue till further orders: Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Monday said the ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi will continue till further orders in view of the high air pollution levels.
Air pollution: Delhi environment minister to hold review meeting on Monday
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai will hold a high-level meeting on Monday to review the air pollution situation in the capital, officials said.
Physical classes in schools, colleges to resume from Nov 29 in Delhi: Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said all government offices will open from Monday
Delhi govt lifts ban on construction and demolition activities: Gopal Rai
Rai also said the government will take a call on the reopening of schools, colleges and other educational institutions and work-from-home for government staff during a review meeting on Wednesday
Air pollution: Gopal Rai urges Bhupender Yadav to call joint meeting
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Thursday urged Union minister Bhupender Yadav to call a joint meeting and prepare an action plan to tackle air pollution in Delhi-NCR
Centre yet to give time for meeting on stubble burning, bio-decomposer: Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said his central counterpart is yet to give time for a meeting on the use of Pusa bio-decomposer, a microbial solution to turn stubble into manure
Delhi environment minister asks depts to prepare action plan by Sep 21
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Tuesday said the city government has asked departments concerned to prepare their action plan by September 21 to tackle air pollution
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Delhi govt plans long-term action plan to beat air pollution: Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the city government will soon come up with a long-term action plan to curb air pollution.
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Gopal Rai making false claims on wheat procurement by FCI: Delhi BJP
The Delhi BJP on Friday accused Agriculture Minister Gopal Rai of making "false" statements on wheat procurement by the Food Corporation of India, and challenged him to prove the charges or resign
Not considering lockdown in Delhi, other options open, says Gopal Rai
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai Tuesday said the AAP government is not considering imposing a lockdown and is exploring other alternatives it has
Pollution isn't worry of AAP or Delhi govt, its everyone's duty: Gopal Rai
The minister said he had invited opposition MLAs to join the campaign but "there has been no positive response from them so far"
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Centre must have meeting with states every 15 days on pollution: Gopal Rai
"The battle to save the environment is bigger than the fight among states. As long as this is not understood, a solution cannot be reached," Rai said
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Taking action against all violators of pollution norms, even MCD: Gopal Rai
Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said strict action is being taken against those flouting dust control norms, be it the Delhi government's Public Works Department or municipal corporations
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NCRTC fined Rs 50 lakh for violating air pollution norms:Minister Gopal Rai
The minister, who was on a visit to inspect demolition sites at Netaji Nagar and Kasturba Nagar, noticed uncovered mounds of dust at the NCRTC site near Vikas Sadan
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