All is not well
Exactly two years back on the occasion of the International Tiger’s Day, a rise in the population of tigers in India from 2,226 in 2014…
Karanpura Coalfield: An Overview
The Karanpura Valley is an environmentally crucial ecosystem surrounded by protected areas like Palamau Tiger Reserve, Betla National Park, Hazaribagh Wildlife Sanctuary, Lawalong Wildlife Sanctuary,…
Analysis of Forest Clearances in India, 2020 (January-December)
Each year, the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change proudly claims that the forest cover in India has increased. This increase in forest cover…
Up in the air
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched in 2019 by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Government of India with the target…
Neither Action Nor Plan
The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is a central scheme launched in 2019 that aims to mitigate air pollution in identified “non-attainment” cities across India.…
Review of action plan for the control of air pollution: Pune
One of these cities is Pune. Otherwise known for its pleasant climate, the city has seen surging levels of air pollution in the recent past.…