‘Limited change’ in cities under clean air scheme: UPSC Daily Important Topic | 11 September 2022

‘Limited change’ in cities under clean air scheme-

✓Ghaziabad was found to be the most polluted of the 56 cities in North India for which data on PM2.5 levels in 2021 was taken in a study by Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

✓Followed by Delhi, Faridabad and Noida

● Pollution levels:

✓Delhi, Ghaziabad and Noida are on the list of ‘non-attainment cities’ that receive funding under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).

✓Only 7 cities in the NCR region are covered under 2 central government programs that provide funds to mitigate air pollution.

✓Khurja and Alwar are also on the list of non-attainment cities

✓Required to reduce air pollution by 20% to 30% by 2024 under the NCAP.