Funds for Environmental and Climate Challenges
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What was asked, and of whom?
The question asked for details on budgetary outlays, ecological degradation mapping, and performance-linked grants under NCAP. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change provided the answer.
Who asked / answered
Shri Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer (asked), Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (answered)
What the government said
- Total budgetary outlays for schemes: Rs. 1,470 crore (2021-22) to Rs. 1,843.27 crore (2025-26)
- 130 cities under NCAP with air quality improvement
- Rs. 16,423.56 crore released under NCAP
- 108 cities showed PM10 reduction (2025-26 vs 2017-18)
- 46 cities reduced PM10 by >20%
- 26 cities reduced PM10 by >40%
- 14 cities met NAAQS (PM10 < 60 µg/m3)
Points worth noting
- No specific data provided for ecological degradation vulnerability profiling beyond general framework mention
- Annexures contain detailed state-wise data on forest cover, NCAP funds, and PM10 improvements
- PM10 data for Faridabad and Srinagar baselines adjusted due to missing data
| Source body | Parliament of India — Questions & Answers (Lok Sabha, starred) |
| Reference number | LS Q12 (Session 8) |
| Status | closed (section: question) |
| Year | 20.0 |
| Closing date | — |
| Documents | 1 |
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20.07.2026
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