Had a very engaging and meaningful interaction with StartUps and innovation companies working on environmental solutions, especially air pollution control and mitigation. The companies presented their solutions to air pollution control challenges and we deliberated on ways to engage further on the proposed solutions. The areas covered by the companies include: 🌱 Industrial emissions monitoring and enforcement: Develop tamper-proof OCEMS and AI detection of data drift/manipulation; monitor APCDs, detect bypass or malfunction, and link APCD operation with furnace/boiler controls. Integrate CAQMS, OCEMS and plant-operation data to flag potential violations. 🌱 Dust control at construction sites and roads: Use of AI cameras to detect C&D-site dust and activate suppression equipment; develop movable dust-containment and filtration systems. Promote low-cost mechanised road sweepers and tools to identify road-dust resuspension hotspots. 🌱 City-wide air-quality mapping and source attribution: Map air quality in near real time, including unmonitored areas; locate hotspots and estimate contributions from vehicles, road dust, construction, industries and biomass burning using monitoring, satellite and meteorological data. 🌱 Cleaner vehicles and smoother traffic: Develop tamper-proof PUC testing that verifies genuine exhaust sampling; use ANPR and linked databases to identify vehicles without valid PUCCs and over-aged vehicles. Apply AI to predict congestion and improve traffic flow, reducing idling and emissions. 🌱 Stubble/open-burning detection and utilisation: Enable 24×7 detection and geolocation of paddy-stubble and other open biomass-burning incidents, with alerts and response tracking. Optimise straw collection, transport and matching with bioenergy, biomass-fuel, composting and other utilisation facilities. 🌱 Cleaner industrial operations and DG sets: Provide affordable systems to monitor combustion efficiency and fuel use in small industries. Improve DG-set emissions control through smart RECDs that detect choking, malfunction, bypass, removal or tampering. 🌱 Recycling construction and demolition waste: Create digital platforms to certify, match and track recycled C&D products against construction-sector demand, improving transparency and utilisation. 🌱 Faster, efficient road maintenance: Developing portable, cost-effective pothole-repair machines for rapid, durable repairs with less manpower and reduced traffic disruption. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

India’s Ramsar site tally reaches 103 🇮🇳🌿 India continues to strengthen its commitment to wetland conservation, with Sukhna Lake in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh becoming the latest additions to the list of Ramsar Sites. This milestone highlights the importance PM Shri @narendramodi ji’s government has been laying on wetlands in conserving biodiversity, enhancing water and climate security, and sustaining local livelihoods. These additions reaffirm India’s ongoing efforts to conserve its rich wetland ecosystems and strengthen the ecological, climatic and livelihood benefits they provide. 🌏💧 I congratulate Uttar Pradesh and Chandigarh for this feat. Dear travellers, do visit Sukhna and Sauj next time you have a couple days at hand. #AmritDharohar

Chaired the 27th Meeting of GB Pant Society of Himalayan Environment and Development in Delhi today. Emphasised on the importance of access and benefit-sharing rights and People’s Biodiversity Register as a means to improve the livelihood of native villagers in the Himalyan ecosystem and also for its greater good. Under the leadership of Hon'ble PM Shri @narendramodi ji, there has been a concerted focus on the policy framework which focuses on balancing ecological security with sustainable socio-economic growth in the Indian Himalayan region by 2047. Released four publications which add to the knowledge repository of the work done by the institute. 1. Biodiversity and its Conservation practices for Bhagirathi Eco-sensitive Zone 2. Gangotri Glaciated System 3. E-PBR Governance for the Indian Himalayan Region 4. Ramsar Wetlands of the Indian Himalayan Region

Chaired the review meeting of regional officers and scientists of 11 Regional Offices in Delhi today. The regional offices play a crucial role in dealing with matters related to forest conservation, diversion of forest land, approval of working plan and other monitoring and evaluation works under different Acts. Underlined the ‘whole of government approach’ in taking the forest governance forward for sustainable growth by striking a balance between economic aspirations and ecological security.

आज कृषि भवन में केंद्रीय कृषि एवं किसान कल्याण मंत्री श्री @ChouhanShivraj जी के साथ राज्यों के कृषि मंत्रियों और वरिष्ठ अधिकारियों से पराली प्रबंधन के विषय पर सार्थक चर्चा हुई। हम किसान भाइयों को पराली जलाने के बजाय बेहतर और टिकाऊ विकल्प उपलब्ध कराने के लिए निरंतर प्रयास कर रहे हैं, ताकि उनकी आय में वृद्धि हो और मिट्टी की गुणवत्ता भी बनी रहे। इस दिशा में कृषि मशीनों की उपलब्धता, उनके प्रभावी उपयोग और जन-जागरूकता पर विशेष जोर दिया जा रहा है। हमारा लक्ष्य पराली जलाने की घटनाओं में कमी लाना, किसानों को लाभकारी विकल्प उपलब्ध कराना और पर्यावरण को स्वच्छ एवं सुरक्षित बनाए रखना है।

Delhi-NCR में प्रदूषण के खिलाफ लड़ाई लगातार जारी है…

Visited the Integrated Command and Control Centre (ICCC) at Shastri Park and reviewed its operations along with Delhi Chief Minister Smt @gupta_rekha ji and Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa ji. We also inaugurated 13 new Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Stations (CAAQMS) to enable accurate monitoring of PM2.5 and PM10 levels. The Delhi Government has established the new Integrated Command and Control Centre to ensure close monitoring of every pollution hotspot and swift action on every issue. Equipped with AI-powered cameras, real-time data and GPS technology, the centre monitors pollution control measures round the clock. Under the leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, we are working on mission mode to tackle every major source of pollution. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

हमने क्या दिया? International Solar Alliance. हमने क्या दिया? Coalition for Disaster Resilient Infrastructure. हमने क्या दिया? Big Cat Alliance, Global Biofuel Alliance, India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor - IMEC, Mission LiFE - Lifestyle for Environment. यानी जिनसे सबका भला हो, हर जीवन का भला हो, ऐसे Initiative भारत ने लिए हैं।

Under the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyaan, flagged off 150 electric buses today at Anand Vihar, Delhi, along with Chief Minister Smt. @gupta_rekha ji and Delhi Environment Minister Shri @mssirsa ji. Also virtually inaugurated public EV charging stations at five locations, strengthening Delhi’s clean mobility infrastructure. Under the visionary leadership of Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi ji, India is advancing towards a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future. These initiatives reflect our collective commitment to reducing emissions, promoting electric mobility and building a Viksit Bharat that grows in harmony with nature.

Interacted with mid-career training participants of Indian Forest Service today in Delhi. Urged officers to move beyond traditional regulatory functions and become leaders, innovators and facilitators of sustainable development. Stressed the importance of emerging technologies, including GIS, remote sensing and artificial intelligence, alongside continuous capacity building and community engagement. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…

Inaugurated the @IBCA_official office in Lodhi Estate, New Delhi. Launched in 2023, under the visionary leadership of PM Shri @narendramodi ji, the International Big Cat Alliance in this short span has brought together 29 countries as Members, 5 as Observers, and 11 nations that have consented to become Members. This global initiative is working towards strengthening international cooperation for the conservation of the world’s seven major big cat species and their habitats. 🔗 pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.…