In October 2021, what amount was allotted to the Delhi government from the Central government under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2021 to cater to critical gaps in air pollution management?

In October 2021, what amount was allotted to the Delhi government from the Central government under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2021 to cater to critical gaps in air pollution management? Correct Answer 18 crore

The correct answer is 18 crore.

Key Points

  • The Centre will give Delhi ₹18 cr under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2021 to cater to critical gaps in air pollution management.
  • It is for the first time that it will get funds from the NCAP for the 20-30% reduction in PM2.5 and PM10 concentration by 2024.
  • NCAP covers 132 non-attainment cities, which do not meet the prescribed national ambient air quality standards (NAAQS).

Additional Information

  • About National Clean Air Programme:
    • ​Launched in 2019.
    • Parent Agency - Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC).
    • Objective - To reduce PM2.5 pollution by 20–30% by 2024.

Related Questions

In the question below, are given a statement followed by three courses of actions numbered I, II and III. On the basis of the information given, you have to assume everything in the statement to be true, and then decide which of the following suggested courses of actions logically follow(s) for pursuing. Statement: Soon VAT 69 whiskey and Smirnoff Vodka will not be found on the shelves of Delhi Liquor stores owing to the duplication of barcode by manufacturer United Limited. The Delhi government financial commissioner blacklisted the manufacturer. Financial commissioner Anindo Majumdar had said in an order dated September 14, that USL had violated provisions of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009 and Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 by using unauthorized and loose barcodes, which could be easily misused. Courses of action: I. The ban will force United Spirits Limited not to sell its liquor in the national capital for two years. II. the appellant violated provisions of the Delhi Excise Act, 2009, Delhi Excise Rules, 2010, the terms and conditions of the license issued to it and the standard operating procedure framed by the Delhi Excise Department and that consequently the department has rightly imposed the penalty of blacklisting under Rule 70 of the Delhi Excise Rules, 2010 upon United Spirits LTD (USL), Aurangabad. III. United Limited has been blacklisted by the Delhi government financial commissioner.
Which of the following ministries has constituted a committee to implement the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)?