Tarun Pithode

IAS officer and Author

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

No shame in saying - I am average. 9th class 59%. Till college, nothing significant. ES 1st rank and IAS 7th rank. A lot of space for everyone there, for average one too. No blind race and no worries. I don’t care being average. Keep on trying my child and be a good person.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

The Union Cabinet has approved a scheme that will work towards reducing pollution in the Delhi-NCR region and promote cleaner mobility. The scheme will improve air quality, support sustainable transport and benefit vehicle owners.

https://t.co/KFBmkJiIWY

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐚𝐢𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝𝐧’𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐥𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐬 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐞.

With #airpollution now becoming an involuntary part of our everyday lives and conversations, the 𝐂𝐀𝐐𝐌 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐛 initiated the 𝐂𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐢𝐫 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞𝐬 series, in collaboration with @Nagarro & @IIC_Delhi, to continue discussions on #cleanair & #pollution mitigation throughout the year. The #inaugural session of the witnessed #policymakers, #experts, practitioners, #medical professionals, and #media personnel to discuss various aspects of #airpollution and the need for a #sustained action.

𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 𝐓𝐚𝐫𝐮𝐧 𝐊𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐫 𝐏𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐞, 𝐈𝐀𝐒, 𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐚𝐫𝐲, @CAQM_Official, set the context by speaking about recent developments, directions, advisories, and implementation efforts being undertaken at the 𝐂𝐀𝐐𝐌 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥. He focused on the 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐝𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 recently approved & issued during the 28𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐀𝐐𝐌:

- Only electric L5 category three-wheelers to be registered in Delhi from January 1, 2027, followed by Gurugram, Faridabad, Gautam Buddha Nagar, and Sonipat from January 1, 2028, and across the rest of NCR from January 1, 2029

- From October 1, 2026, fuel will not be provided to vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates across NCR

- Directions issued to Punjab, Haryana, & Uttar Pradesh to implement action plans towards complete elimination of paddy stubble burning during the 2026 harvest season

This was followed by a keynote address by Shri Rajesh Verma, IAS (Retd), Chairperson, CAQM, who reflected on the progress made so far, ongoing challenges, and the road ahead for improving air quality as he stated: “Air pollution in the NCR is a complex, multi-sectoral challenge. CAQM is committed to fostering a transparent, collaborative ecosystem where regulatory frameworks are strengthened by public understanding & scientific consensus.”

The panel discussion, moderated by our Founder & Trustee and Director – @Nagarro, @SarikaPanda, featured Dr. Virinder Sharma, Member (Technical), CAQM; 𝐃𝐫 S D Attri, Member (Technical), CAQM; 𝐒𝐡𝐫𝐢 @TarunPithode, Member Secretary, CAQM; and Nidhi Madan, Partner (Climate Policy), Energiva Ventures.

The conversation also highlighted how 𝐍𝐨𝐧-𝐌𝐨𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 (NMT) plays an important role in addressing air pollution; emphasizing how #mobility, #walkability, & safer #public spaces also need to become part of long-term pollution mitigation strategies.

@manashuman I @nid_mad I @sherryfrosh I @TheICCT_India I @amitbhatt4u I

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

If one #school zone can change this much, imagine what our #cities could look like if we did this everywhere.

Really happy to see #young voices like Prince Kushwah talking about #saferstreets and better #spaces for #children. His video on the #SafeSchool Zone initiative in Kadipur, Gurugram captures something very simple: children deserve streets where they can #walk safely and #breathe cleaner air.

Because safer school zones are not just about road safety. They are also about calmer streets, less #pollution, and cities that care about people and the climate too. Grateful to everyone who came together to make Chalo Safely School Chalen Hum happen; @MunCorpGurugram, @DC_Gurugram, @gurgaonpolice, @police_haryana, RTA Gurugram, @SystiqueStories, @Nagarro, and @HeroMotoCorp .

Long way to go, but this feels like a good start.

#CitiesForChildren I #Inclusion I #SafeSchools I @SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @manashuman I @gurgaon_live I @ggncommcircle I @RSOGurgaon I @diprogurugram1 I @ShubhraGF I @rajeshkalra I @TheGurugramNews I @dcptrafficggm I @TarunPithode I @CAQM_Official I @cleanaircatf I @CleanAirFund I @ClaiminOurSpace I @ChatterjeeBadri I @RoadSafetyNetwk I @RoadSafetyTales I @ShubhiKesarwani I @GuruJalGurugram I @safetipin_ I @UNHABITAT I @modacitylife I @walkingproject I @IFPedestrians I @IGtraffic_hry I @cmohry I @RaoNarbir I @NayabSainiBJP

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

This is a great initiative! 💐

[Raahgiri Foundation @Raahgiri_Fdn]

“Earlier, we could not even cross this street… forget sitting outside. There was garbage everywhere, and during the rains, the smell would get unbearable. But now, we sit and finally relax in peace,” shares Lalit from Sarhaul Village.

This is what change feels like.

After Sanath Road, WE DIDN’T STOP ! We moved to Lane No. 7, Sector 18, #Gurugram – a street once known for rubbish, now a space people genuinely enjoy using. #Children #walking freely, neighbors connecting, #vendors continuing their day with dignity… the #street feels alive again.

Grateful to everyone who made this possible – Municipal Corporation of Gurugram (@MunCorpGurugram), @Safexpress, District Administration Gurugram (@DC_Gurugram), DHVBN, Gurugram Traffic Police (@trafficggm) and the entire community.

Watch the story 👉 🔗 https://t.co/DDqmQFXYfs

Film credits: Chandramouli Basu (@Moulibasu) | #RaahgiriFoundation

@SarikaPanda I @nid_mad I @gurgaonpolice I @police_haryana I @diprogurugram1 I @dcptrafficggm I @cdgurugram I @RaoNarbir I @NayabSainiBJP I @cmohry I @gurgaon_live I @Nagarro I @manashuman I @Maruti_Corp I @ShaktiFdn I @parisarpune I @CAQM_Official I @cleanaircatf I @CleanAirFund I @RoadSafetyNetwk I @PotholeWarriors I @YOURS_YforRS I @mbruntlett I @bhaumikgowande I @walkingproject I @safetipin_ I @ADB_HQ I @TOIGurgaon I @thebetterindia I @cnnbrk I @IpsitaTOI I @htTweets I @deespeak I @ndtv I @moefcc I @EnvironmentPib I @rajeshkalra I @ShubhraGF I @Gurgaon_First I @GuruJalGurugram I @TheICCT_India

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

#ArtificialIntelligence
पर लिखने का सोचा तो लगा- In the quest for a better world for themselves, humans have forced themselves into such a condition that - humans are very close to becoming machines and machines are very close to becoming humans. Are we imprisoned to algorithms?

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

शायद अकेले चलने की आवश्यकता ना हो, फिर भी हमेशा अकेले चलने के लिए तैयार रहना चाहिए।

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

एक मित्र हाल ही में जापान गया, एक मैनेजमेंट की कांफ्रेंस में जहाँ बड़े-बड़े सीईओ भी आए थे। मैंने पूछा, “क्या सीखा वहाँ?” उसने कहा, “हम कई बार तलवार का उपयोग तरबूज़ काटने में करते हैं। और बस फेल हो जाते हैं। मैनेजर उपलब्ध संसाधन में कमी ढूंढता है और लीडर संभावना।”

[Amitabh Kant @amitabhk87]

“Smarter Than the Storm” is my new book. It makes one central argument: climate change is a threat multiplier, amplifying risks across food, energy, conflict, and growth; #AI, if designed and governed responsibly, can act as a force multiplier.

The real opportunity lies in AI converging with smarter climate choices- helping us see risks earlier, act quicker, and scale solutions faster. Upgrading the grid, scaling storage, enhancing non fossil generation and modernising transmission through AI are critical.

Co-authored with Siddharth Sinha, the book will be officially launched on 24th February in New Delhi. Launch details coming soon.

📕 Excited to share that this new book Smarter Than the Storm, published by @HarperCollinsIN, is now available for pre-order on Amazon: https://t.co/Mm4K5SX47L

🌍 Physical copies will hit bookstores across India in March, followed by an international rollout in April/May.

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

@amitabhk87 Congratulations sir 💐. Looking forward to read it.

[PIB | MoEFCC @EnvironmentPib]

Shri Bhupender Yadav presides over signing of MoUs for implementation of Standard Framework & Road Asset Management System for Dust-free & Sustainable Urban Roads in Delhi-NCR.

@byadavbjp

📝
https://t.co/LH8mrPTeEa

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

सुबह की सैर
आज सुबह नेहरू पार्क में जॉगिंग करते हुए मुझे मिलिंद सोमन मिल गए।
मैंने एक सेल्फी का आग्रह किया। उन्होंने जवाब दिया, “पहले 20 पुश अप लगाइए।”
मैंने 25 पुश अप लगा दिए। फिर क्या था, मिलिंद मुस्कुरा दिए और उन्होंने फ़ोन स्वयं थाम लिया और एक नहीं 5 सेल्फी ले ली।

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

26 जनवरी, कर्तव्य पथ - गर्व का क्षण।
बच्चों ने कहा - ‘पापा हमे तो पता ही नहीं था कि हमारे पास इतनी शक्तियां हैं।’
‘बच्चों यह तो सिर्फ एक अंश है, भारतीय क्षमता, सेनाओं के शौर्य और पराक्रम का। इनकी सीमाएँ नहीं है।’
उनकी आँखों की चमक के सामने खिली हुई धूप भी थोड़ी फीकी थी।

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

आज समाचार पत्र में पढ़ा और लगा कि साझा करूँ l

[PIB | MoEFCC @EnvironmentPib]

Union Environment Minister reviews #AirPollution Action Plans of Rohtak, Manesar, Panipat and Karnal

Stress given on Industrial Compliance, Waste Management and Expansion of Real-Time #AirQuality Monitoring

@byadavbjp

Detailed Press Release👉
https://t.co/Qtublyh7SW

[Bhupender Yadav @byadavbjp]

Chaired a high-level meeting to undertake a detailed review of the action plans of the Government of NCT of Delhi for tackling air pollution.

Delhi Chief Minister Smt @gupta_rekha ji and MoS Shri @KVSinghMPGonda ji attended the meeting.

Demanded strict measures on vehicular, industrial and dust pollution.

🔗https://t.co/N4xrKuHG15

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

Someone asked me a deep question today - “Are we the authors of our own lives?”
I wondered if it was about my writings, but when he repeated the question, I could understand. He continued and replied before anyone else could - “We all can be!”
I agreed instantly.

[Narendra Modi @narendramodi]

ICMR यानि इंडियन काउंसिल ऑफ मेडिकल रिसर्च की हाल ही की एक रिपोर्ट बताती है कि निमोनिया और UTI जैसी बीमारियों में Antibiotic दवाएं कमजोर साबित हो रही हैं। इसका एक बड़ा कारण बिना सोचे-समझे इनका सेवन है। इसलिए मेरा आग्रह है कि Doctors की सलाह के बिना Antibiotics दवाएं ना लें।

#MannKiBaat

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

There’s always a tomorrow for things that are neither urgent and nor important.

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

निष्कर्ष अकसर आंकड़ों से अधिक, अर्थ में होता है।

[Tarun Pithode @TarunPithode]

विद्यार्थी कभी फेल नहीं होता। फेल शिक्षक, अभिभावक एवं समाज होते हैं।