Ban on the Use of Single-use Plastics On June 5th, World Environment Day, the AAP Punjab government announced that it would place a ban on the use of single-use plastics in the state to check environmental degradation. This was in accordance with the Unio... read more
Other than conventional methods for monitoring pollution, the AAP Delhi Government also uses app-based public outreach tools to monitor pollution. Monitoring Real-Time Pollution Level Manual and Real-time monitors Locations of manual and real time monitor... read more
The Aam Aadmi Party places great emphasis on Environmental protection and enhancement, and thus Delhi Government’s manifesto includes both protection and continuous expansion of green cover in the city. Tree Transplantation Policy In this direction, the A... read more
The steep increase in Delhi’s air pollution in the winter months due to crop stubble burning is a longstanding problem. A study done by the CSE (Centre for Science and Environment) on the causes of Delhi air pollution between 24th Oct and 8th Nov 202... read more
Delhi Achievements – Environment (Home of blogs showcasing AAP Government’s Delhi Achievements in the area of Environment. See Section on Water for Revival of Water Bodies, Yamuna Cleaning and Water Treatment Plants.) Comparison – 2015 versus... read more
In 2015, when AAP came to power, this was the situation on Environment in Delhi: In the winter of 2015, Delhi had become a gas chamber with dangerously high PM 2.5 levels. The city was on the verge of an environmental crisis. Government agencies were refu... read more
This was the eighth consecutive budget by Deputy CM Manish Sisodia, presented on 26 Mar 2022. Delhi Economy As per advance estimate GSDP of Delhi is likely to grow at 17.65 percent at current prices and 10.23 percent at constant prices in 2021-22. The con... read more
Trend in three-year annual average PM2.5 concentration in Delhi PM2.5 is fine particulate matter that is about 3% the diameter of human hair, and can lead to premature deaths from heart & lung diseases. There has been gradual decrease in all the 3 val... read more