Tag: ‘poor’ category

Concern for poor should go beyond the Budget

In the recently presented Union Budget the finance minister highlighted several areas of government initiatives which have higher relevance for the poor and vulnerable sections of society. These include the Eklavya scheme for residential students from tribal communities, rural libraries, use of machinery to clean septic tanks to avoid health hazards for workers, more emphasis on millets cultivation and higher allocation for PM Aawaas or the leading housing scheme for the poor. Although details of these initiatives were not spelled out, it is likely that all these will be helpful.

February 8, 2023

Mumbai’s AQI in ‘poor’ category, Delhi at ‘very poor’

The AQI of Mumbai was measured at 245 on Sunday morning, indicated the 'lower end of poor' and is likely to remain within the limits of 'poor' for the next few days. Delhi on the other hand recorded an Air Quality Index of 245.

January 22, 2023

New Delhi: Morning air improves, still remains at ‘very poor’ category

The capital witnessed a drop to the severe category for the first time this season due to poor dispersion of pollutants.

October 29, 2022

Delhiites get some relief with AQI remaining in ‘poor’ category

An AQI between zero and 50 is considered `good`, 51 and 100 `satisfactory`, 101 and 200 `moderate`, 201 and 300 `poor`, 301 and 400 `very poor`, and 401 and 500 `severe`.

December 13, 2021

Delhi’s AQI improves, settles in ‘poor’ category

Delhi's AQI improved from 'very poor' to 'poor' category as it stood at 235 on Wednesday morning with the level of PM 2.5 and PM 10 pollutants

December 8, 2021