Delhi Government Cancels Registration of Over 57 Lakh Old Vehicles in Crackdown on Pollution

CPCB Introduced New ‘Blue Category’ for High Polluting Incineration Industry

In April 2025, New Delhi (Delhi)-based Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has introduced new category of industries called ‘Blue category’ industries based on the Essential Environmental Services (EES) for managing the pollution caused by the anthropogenic (human-induced) activities. Previously, the Waste-to-Energy (WTE) incineration industries which use the process of burning unsegregated Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) […] The post CPCB Introd…

Delhi Government Cancels Registration of Over 57 Lakh Old Vehicles in Crackdown on Pollution

New Delhi: In a major step to combat rising pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government has initiated a strict clampdown on old vehicles. According to a public notice issued by the Transport Department, more than 57 lakh vehicles — including trucks, cabs, cars, motorcycles, and auto-rickshaws — have had their registrations cancelled. This decision follows the enforcement of rules that prohibit the use of diesel vehicles older …

Delhi’s new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough? – THIP Media

Last Updated on April 14, 2025 by Team THIP New Delhi: Every winter, Delhi makes headlines for all the wrong reasons. Thick smog covers the city, pollution levels skyrocket, and air quality drops to hazardous levels. It’s a crisis that returns year after year, and while the government takes action during these peak months, the […] The post Delhi’s new anti-pollution moves: Will they be enough? appeared first on THIP Media.