Curb on Air Pollution
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked by Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor sought details on air pollution levels, steps taken to curb pollution, and government schemes related to forest conservation and climate change mitigation. The answer was provided by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
Who asked / answered
Smt. Geniben Nagaji Thakor (asked), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (answered)
What the government said
- National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) launched for 130 non-attainment cities
- Rs 16,423.56 crore released to 130 cities for City Clean Air Action Plans
- 108 cities showed PM10 reductions in 2025-26 vs 2017-18
- 72 cities achieved >20% PM10 reduction
- 26 cities achieved >40% PM10 reduction
- 14 cities met National Ambient Air Quality Standards in 2025-26 (vs 6 in 2017-18)
- Nagar Van Yojana (NVY) to develop 600 Nagar Vans and 400 Nagar Vatikas (2020-21 to 2026-27)
- National Mission for a Green India (GIM) allocated Rs. 1,076.34 Crore to 18 States/UTs for 1,84,467 hectares
- Rs. 6,769.25 crore approved for compensatory afforestation over last five years
Points worth noting
- Annexure I contains State/UT-wise AQI details for 2023-2025 (not provided in text)
- No specific details provided on vehicular pollution control measures beyond OCEMS mandate
- No specific figures provided for industrial pollution reduction beyond OCEMS implementation
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q120 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 27.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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