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CAQM Inspects Faridabad Roads for Dust Mitigation Compliance
Why in News?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted a high-level inspection of 127 road stretches in Faridabad, Haryana, to monitor dust control measures.
Key Points:
- Curb Pollution: This is part of Operation Clean Air under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to fight air pollution in the NCR region.
- Violations: Inspection revealed high visible dust, accumulation of construction waste, unpaved roadsides, and failure to use mechanical sweepers or water sprinklers.
- Road Dust: Contributes significantly to PM2.5 and PM10 levels; GRAP mandates mechanical sweeping and water sprinkling during high-pollution months.
- Directive: CAQM has mandated immediate remedial action under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to prevent localized air quality deterioration.
- CAQM: A statutory body established in 2021 to coordinate air quality management in the NCR and adjoining areas.
| Read More: Graded Response Action Plan, CAQM |
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Indian Lighthouse Festival Inaugurated in Visakhapatnam
Why in News?
The 3rd Indian Lighthouse Festival was inaugurated in Visakhapatnam on January 9, 2026, by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal.
Key Points:
- Tourism Push: The festival aims to transform historical lighthouses into vibrant tourist hubs to boost local economies.
- New Projects: Plans were unveiled for Andhra Pradesh's first Lighthouse Museum in Vizag and four new lighthouses in the riverine areas of Assam.
- MGM Park: The event featured cultural showcases, highlighting the maritime heritage of the "City of Destiny".
- Maritime India Vision 2030: The festival aligns with Maritime India Vision 2030 and the government’s strategy for tourism-led coastal development.
- Sagarmala Programme: The transformation of lighthouses is a sub-component of port-led development and coastal community empowerment.
- Significance: It reinforces the concept of lighthouse tourism as a unique niche, enhancing local livelihoods, cultural exchange, and sustainable tourism around India’s extensive shoreline.
| Read More: Sagarmala Programme, Maritime India Vision 2030, Lighthouse Museum |
