Tag: Exempting
Written by BlogsoneJuly 14, 2025
Implications of Exempting 78% of Thermal Energy Crops
Current Affairs Article
Context The Union Atmosphere Ministry has exempted 78% of India’s 600 thermal energy plant (TPP) items from putting in Flue Fuel Desulphurisation (FGD) programs. FGD programs are vital for lowering sulphur dioxide (SO₂) emissions, a precursor to acid rain and particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution. Solely about 11% of thermal crops — these in high-density/inhabitants areas — are nonetheless mandated to put