2. Which quotes capture the message of the article?
"Fifteen-year-old generators being used in the natioanl capital for residential and commercial purposes are to be phased out to bring down the city's air and noise pollution."
"The CPCB response came on a plea filed by activist Ved Pal, stating that unchecked and uncontrolled lighting used at weddings required deployment of large generators that led to generation of smoke, heat and sound and contributed further to environmental degradation."
"The CPCB said that it had issued guidelines on 'in-use generator sets (noise and emissions)' under which generators used for agricultural purpose will have to be 'discarded after its useful life, which is 16 years from the date of manufacturing or 60,000 hours of operation, whichever is earlier.'"
3. What are the main point?
Then Central Pollution Control Board has decided to create new regulations regarding generators in New Delhi. This new regulation was provoked by a plea filed activist Ved Pal. This plea pointed out the excessive use of these generators for special events such as wedding and concerts, and the subsequent air and noise pollution.
The new regulations state that these diesel generators are to be discarded after either 15 years from manufacture date, or 50,000 hours of usage. However, agricultural generators are to be discarded after 16 years or 60,000 hours.
4. What actors are referred to?
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)- The CPCB put out the regulations regarding prompt disposal of the generators. They have claimed to have been motivated by activist Ved Pal.
National Green Tribunal (NGT)- The NGT is the New Delhi governance body for handling environmental protection and conservations cases. The NGT was established in 2010.
Ved Pal- Ved Pal is the Indian activist who filed the plea against the generators to the CPCB.
5. What causation or responsibility is implied?
The creation of the regulation was stimulated by activist Ved Pal, a resident of South Delhi. While the CPCB developed and put out the regulations, they had to report to the National Green Tribunal. The NGT did not seem to play a direct role, but rather remained in a supervision position, although it would seem that the basis for the formation of the NGT was to handle these affairs.
6. How are health disparities/equity issues addressed?
The article did not directly address disparities or equity issues.
7. What points did you follow up on?
National Green Tribunal- The NGT was established in 2010 as part of the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010. It was established for "effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other national resources." The NGT works majorly through legislative power.
site: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/
Ved Pal- Ved Pal is a resident of Southern Delhi and self-proclaimed political and social activist. He has filed numerous pleas and queries for various issues. These issues include: issuing challans for public smoking and cleaning of Aya Nagar pond, which had been filled in by a garbage dump.
"15-Year-Old Generators to Be Phased Out in Delhi." NDTV.com. Indo-Asian News Service, 13 Sept. 2015. Web. 04 Oct. 2015.
http://www.ndtv.com/delhi-news/15-year-old-generators-to-be-phased-out-in-delhi-1217098
2. Which quotes capture the message of the article?
"Fifteen-year-old generators being used in the natioanl capital for residential and commercial purposes are to be phased out to bring down the city's air and noise pollution."
"The CPCB response came on a plea filed by activist Ved Pal, stating that unchecked and uncontrolled lighting used at weddings required deployment of large generators that led to generation of smoke, heat and sound and contributed further to environmental degradation."
"The CPCB said that it had issued guidelines on 'in-use generator sets (noise and emissions)' under which generators used for agricultural purpose will have to be 'discarded after its useful life, which is 16 years from the date of manufacturing or 60,000 hours of operation, whichever is earlier.'"
3. What are the main point?
Then Central Pollution Control Board has decided to create new regulations regarding generators in New Delhi. This new regulation was provoked by a plea filed activist Ved Pal. This plea pointed out the excessive use of these generators for special events such as wedding and concerts, and the subsequent air and noise pollution.
The new regulations state that these diesel generators are to be discarded after either 15 years from manufacture date, or 50,000 hours of usage. However, agricultural generators are to be discarded after 16 years or 60,000 hours.
4. What actors are referred to?
Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)- The CPCB put out the regulations regarding prompt disposal of the generators. They have claimed to have been motivated by activist Ved Pal.
National Green Tribunal (NGT)- The NGT is the New Delhi governance body for handling environmental protection and conservations cases. The NGT was established in 2010.
Ved Pal- Ved Pal is the Indian activist who filed the plea against the generators to the CPCB.
5. What causation or responsibility is implied?
The creation of the regulation was stimulated by activist Ved Pal, a resident of South Delhi. While the CPCB developed and put out the regulations, they had to report to the National Green Tribunal. The NGT did not seem to play a direct role, but rather remained in a supervision position, although it would seem that the basis for the formation of the NGT was to handle these affairs.
6. How are health disparities/equity issues addressed?
The article did not directly address disparities or equity issues.
7. What points did you follow up on?
National Green Tribunal- The NGT was established in 2010 as part of the National Green Tribunal Act of 2010. It was established for "effective and expeditious disposal of cases relating to environmental protection and conservation of forests and other national resources." The NGT works majorly through legislative power.
site: http://www.greentribunal.gov.in/
Ved Pal- Ved Pal is a resident of Southern Delhi and self-proclaimed political and social activist. He has filed numerous pleas and queries for various issues. These issues include: issuing challans for public smoking and cleaning of Aya Nagar pond, which had been filled in by a garbage dump.
Mentions of Ved Pal:
Public Smoking: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/100-challaned-in-3-years-for-smoking-in-public/articleshow/48645513.cms
Aya Nagar Pond (quoted as Vedpal):
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/Govt-sanctions-funds-for-reviving-Aya-Nagar-pond/articleshow/47033958.cms
Possible Facebook Account?:
https://www.facebook.com/VEDPALayanagar