NEERI

NEERI (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute) NEERI is a premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). It operates under the Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of India. Focuses on environmental science and engineering, promoting sustainable development and pollution control. Headquartered in Nagpur, Maharashtra. Has five zonal laboratories located in Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, and Mumbai. Recent Development The Supreme Court recently permitted limited use of green crackers approved by NEERI during Diwali in Delhi-NCR. Green crackers are developed to reduce air and noise pollution, and contain tewer harmful chemicals compared to conventional fireworks.