Tag: Gopal Rai
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AAP launches campaign MCD Badlaav
The campaign was jointly launched by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia and Environment Minister Gopal Rai in presence of AAP workers, MLAs, councillors, and office bearers at the party's headquarters.
December 4, 2021 -
Schools in Delhi shut down till further orders due to pollution
This move of the Delhi government came after the Supreme Court of India gave a 24-hour ultimatum to the Centre, Delhi and its neighbouring states to act against rising air pollution.
December 2, 2021 -
Construction and demolition activities banned again in Delhi: Gopal Rai
Gopal Rai also informed that after granting permission for allowing passengers in the standing position in Metro trains and buses and introducing additional CNG buses, the public transport capacity was increased by 50 percent.
November 25, 2021 -
Schools, colleges to reopen from 29 Nov; only CNG, electric vehicles to be allowed in Delhi: Gopal Rai
The Delhi government on Monday lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities with the air quality showing improvement in the city.
November 24, 2021 -
Ban on construction activity in Delhi removed, says Gopal Rai
The air quality in Delhi improved substantially today owing to strong surface winds which also led to better visibility in the morning.
November 23, 2021 -
Delhi government lifts ban on construction, demolition activities
The Delhi Government has lifted the ban on construction and demolition activities in view of an improvement in the air quality, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on November 22.
November 22, 2021 -
70% air pollution in Delhi is from outside, asserts Gopal Rai
In 2016, as much as 64 per cent of pollution was from outside and 36 per cent was from inside Delhi.
November 19, 2021 -
Gopal Rai comes out with 10-point decision list, including closure of schools till further orders
He reiterated the announcement earlier made for a second phase of the "Red light on, gaadi off" campaign.
November 18, 2021 -
Delhi govt’s “Red light on, gaadi off” drive extended by 15 days: Gopal Rai
The Delhi government suggested at the meeting that the neighbouring states should implement the work-from-home policy and imposed a ban on industries and construction work to effectively handle the pollution problem.
November 17, 2021 -
Orders issued for closure of educational institutions to control pollution: Gopal Rai
An advisory has been issued to private offices to follow suit and help this initiative to have an effective impact on air pollution.
November 15, 2021 -
Second phase of anti-dust campaign begins; violators fined
Till now the Delhi government has completed the spraying of the bio-decomposer on paddy stubble in more than 2,700 acres of fields and by November 20, the bio-decomposer will be sprayed in 4,000 acres
November 13, 2021 -
Five-point plan to handle pollution in Delhi finalised: Gopal Rai
Orders to cease the use of coal furnaces have also been issued to the MCDs. The various RWAs have been instructed to provide heaters to their guards to prevent the pollution caused by bonfires at night.
November 10, 2021 -
Joint meeting called to curb pollution as sprinkling of water goes on: Gopal Rai
Talking about the politics surrounding the festival, Rai said, “I think the BJP people are anguished.
November 9, 2021 -
Delhi’s pollution crisis: Demand for emergency meeting of Environment Ministers
The minister said Delhi could not get rid of pollution unless immediate, as well as long-term steps, were taken in the neighbouring states to curb air pollution.
November 8, 2021 -
Gopal Rai blames BJP for bursting of firecrackers during Diwali night
He said the situation would be brought under control with the sprinkling of water in the city, beginning today.
November 6, 2021 -
Police, SDMs to keep close watch on sale of firecrackers: Gopal Rai
He said the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) had issued instructions to the Delhi Police and the SDMs to maintain a 24-hour vigil to prevent pollution caused by firecrackers with a special focus on the situation in the border areas of the city.
November 3, 2021 -
Gopal Rai asks schoolchildren, eco-clubs to celebrate firecracker-free Diwali
The minister asked the school students and eco-club members to take a pledge in this regard while interacting with them at the Delhi Secretariat.
November 2, 2021