Weekly Environmental News Roundup (22 June 2026)
Weekly environmental news roundup from across different media networks for Week 25 (15 to 21 June) 2026.
Delhi targets 70 lakh saplings under Mega Green Drive
The Delhi government has announced an ambitious plan to plant 70 lakh saplings under the Delhi Mega Tree Plantation Campaign 2026, a citywide initiative aimed at expanding green cover, improving air quality and encouraging mass public participation through a technology-enabled platform.
Delhi Unveils Proactive Winter Pollution Plan; Strict Curbs On Vehicles, Construction From November
To tackle Delhi’s annual winter pollution crisis, the government has unveiled a proactive air quality management framework.
15,000 volunteers remove 116.6 tonnes of waste across 28 ghats
In one of the largest public-led environmental initiatives undertaken in the national capital, more than 15,000 citizens participated in the “Maa Yamuna Tat Swachhta Abhiyan” on Monday, helping remove 116.6 metric tonnes of waste from the Yamuna riverbanks and adjoining areas across 28 major ghats.
South Delhi faces worsening water crisis
South Delhi is facing a deepening water crisis this summer, with several neighbourhoods reporting irregular supply, low pressure, and episodes of contaminated water.
The Delhi Jal Board has launched a pilot project by installing an online water analyser in the Gulmohar Park area to monitor water quality in real time, including parameters such as pH and disinfectant levels, following recent complaints of water contamination.
L-G reviews Khan Market upgrade, pushes water conservation
Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Tuesday reviewed two projects in the Lutyens’ Delhi area stressing the need for strengthened water conservation infrastructure and sustainable urban development.
Fresh plan afoot to divert Ganga water for Yamuna clean-up
The Centre and the Delhi government are working on a project to divert water from the Upper Ganga Canal to the Yamuna in Delhi to increase river flow and dilute pollution, officials told The Hindu.
MCD to roll out zero-waste plan across nine Delhi hospitals to cut landfill burden
Civic hospitals are set to see a major boost in waste management as the Municipal Corporation of Delhi is preparing to launch a zero-waste-to-landfill initiative across nine major healthcare facilities.
Delhi govt to set up cooling zones outside NEET centres for parents
The Delhi government will establish 97 cooling zones outside NEET examination centres across the city on June 21, offering relief and basic amenities to parents accompanying candidates.
NCR Regional Plan 2041 Approved: New Cities, Expressways and Green Rules to Shape Future Growth
Covering more than 55,000 square kilometres across Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan, the plan aims to manage rapid population growth while promoting sustainable and balanced development.
