The CPCB has also written to the state pollution control boards and pollution control committees to consider operation of common bio-medical waste treatment and disposal facility
Travel restrictions and closure of industries have helped reduce the pollution level
The directions came a day after CPCB told the tribunal that the restaurants in the area have not received nod for functioning and are extracting groundwater without permission.
The pollution watchdog has asked thermal stations in six states to respond within 15 days why these plants should not be closed down
A bench headed by NGT Chairperson Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel directed the apex pollution monitoring body to submit report in a month
The NGT had earlier said there was no proper mechanism for plastic waste management in the country and directed the CPCB to take necessary action in this regard.
The overall air quality index (AQI) in the national capital read 382 at 4 pm, while the AQI entered the severe zone in Ghaziabad (432), Greater Noida (417) and Noida (414) on Thursday
Some of the states like Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Maharashtra and Kerala have issued directions in accordance with the CPCB guidelines banning non-eco friendly material in making idols
The bench said "not only the state machinery is responsible but farmers are also responsible for this"
At present, the proposal is to install 202 CAAQMS in 114 cities, out of which process to install 152 is underway
A dip in wind speed and temperature makes the air cold and denser, leading to accumulation of pollutants, said head of the India Meteorological Department's regional weather forecasting centre
The Central Pollution Control Board has directed the state boards to process reports of inspections within 15 days
The SC regretted the lack of a plan of action and a graded response to the problem
Supreme Court had allowed registration of diesel vehicles with engine capacity above 2,000 cc after environment levy equal to 1% of ex-showroom price is paid