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Government launches ₹8,941 crore project to clean Yamuna river by 2029

The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 22 October 2026 the launch of projects worth ₹8,941 crore to rejuvenate the Yamuna river in Delhi. Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated 10 projects and initiated 33 others, including the installation of new sewage treatment plants (STPs) and household sewer connections.

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22 October 2026
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Stage-I of GRAP invoked in Delhi-NCR due to poor air quality

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 21 October 2026 that the CAQM Sub-Committee has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR with immediate effect. This decision follows a rise in the daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) to 245, placing it in the 'Poor' category.

Who it affects
agencies, industries, and vehicle owners
When · Where
From 21 October 2026: invocation of Stage-I of GRAP · entire NCR
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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21 October 2026
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Namami Gange Programme implements diverse wastewater treatment technologies

The Press Information Bureau stated on 21 October 2026 that the Namami Gange Programme (NGP), launched in 2014, is using a technology-neutral approach to treat wastewater across 10 Ganga basin states. The programme has undertaken 219 projects worth an estimated ₹35,664 crore, creating 4,341 MLD of sewage treatment plant (STP) capacity out of a target of 6,603 MLD.

Who it affects
10 Ganga basin states
When · Where
From 1 January 2014: Namami Gange Programme · 10 Ganga basin states
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PIB Delhi
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21 October 2026
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India's Ramsar site count increases to 103 with two new additions

The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change announced on 15 October 2026 that India now has 103 Ramsar sites. This follows the designation of Sukhna Wetland in Chandigarh and Sauj Jheel in Uttar Pradesh as the latest additions to the list.

Who it affects
Ramsar sites in India
When · Where
On 15 October 2026: announcement of new Ramsar sites · Chandigarh and Uttar Pradesh
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
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Press Information Bureau, pib.gov.in (Press releases)
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15 October 2026
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