The NATIONAL CLEAN AIR PROGRAMME (NCAP) 2019 of India aims to:
Aabolish all industries by 2030 (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC) (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC)
Breduce PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by 20-30% by 2024 (later revised to 40% by 2026) in 131 NON-ATTAINMENT CITIES that fail to meet ambient air quality standards
Ctax all vehicles uniformly across India (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC) (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC)
Dban all coal-fired power plants immediately (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC) (cf. National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC)
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. reduce PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations by 20-30% by 2024 (later revised to 40% by 2026) in 131 NON-ATTAINMENT CITIES that fail to meet ambient air quality standards
1. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) was launched by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change on 10 January 2019.
2. NCAP aims to systematically reduce particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) pollution in 131 NON-ATTAINMENT CITIES (those failing to meet National Ambient Air Quality Standards).
3. Original target: 20-30% reduction by 2024 (against 2017 baseline).
4. REVISED 2022 target: 40% reduction in PM10 levels by 2026.
5. Each city prepares a CITY ACTION PLAN with mitigation measures.
6. Funding: 15th Finance Commission allocated Rs 2,217 crore (2020-25).
7. Hence option B is correct.
_Source: EPA 1986 / Constitution / International Conventions — National Clean Air Programme 2019, MoEF&CC_
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