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82 cities used less than 66% of NCAP funds in the last 5 years to combat pollution

If you’ve ever lived in north India during the winter and struggled to breathe, you’re likely familiar with the acronym NCAP – the National Clean Air Programme. Launched by the environment ministry, it sets clear air targets for 131 cities that are required to reduce particulate concentration in the air.

In air crisis capital, only 0.76% of winter session questions were on air pollution

In air crisis capital, only 0.76% of winter session questions were on air pollution

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Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

Delhi air pollution: Why has India failed to clean up its toxic smog?

State authorities tout an experimental plan that involves stimulating clouds for rain, but scientists are sceptical.

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New guidelines say this annoying piece of in-car tech will set back safety ratings

The updated rules will deny cars five-star ratings for these annoyances.

Guntur city ranks third in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023, thanks to increased green cover, reduction in air pollution

Guntur ranks third in Swachh Vayu Sarvekshan 2023 in population category 3-10 lakh. MoEF&CC framed guidelines for NCAP. Guntur MC increased greenery, used sweeping machines, mist sprayers, managed waste, etc., to reduce pollution.

Air pollution in Tamil Nadu steadily declining over the last five years, says study

Tamil Nadu has seen a steady decline in air pollution in urban and rural areas between 2017 and 2022, a recent study has found.

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Four years, Rs 6,900 crore, and a ‘marginal’ improvement in India’s air pollution: New study

Four years, Rs 6,900 crore, and a ‘marginal’ improvement in India’s air pollution: New study

After four years and spending nearly Rs 6,900 crore, there’s been a “marginal” improvement in India’s top 10 most polluted cities – but pollution continues to breach “safe limits”.

Three Cars From India Disappoint With One Star In Global NCAP Crash Test

Three Cars From India Disappoint With One Star In Global NCAP Crash Test

Another vehicle received a five-star score for adult safety.

CSE analysis finds limited improvement in cities funded by National Clean Air Programme

CSE analysis finds limited improvement in cities funded by National Clean Air Programme

Only 14 of 43 NCAP cities registered a 10% or more reduction in their PM2.5; only 43 cities had adequate data to be considered

Chennai scores high as pollution stays within permissible limits: NCAP tracker

Chennai scores high as pollution stays within permissible limits: NCAP tracker

Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) report and analysis of air pollution levels across 10 cities throws insights into breaching and safety limits

IIT-Kanpur to establish network of air-quality sensors to measure pollution in rural India

IIT-Kanpur to establish network of air-quality sensors to measure pollution in rural India

Three-year pilot project could pave the way for a national network of air quality sensors in rural India

Explained | What is BNCAP and how will it assess vehicular safety in collisions?

Explained | What is BNCAP and how will it assess vehicular safety in collisions?

Union Minister for Road, Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari is seeking public opinion on introducing a star rating for vehicles based on their performance in crash tests. It follows up on his endeavour to make cars safer and reduce vehicular accidents.

Kia Carens gets 3-star rating at GNCAP

Kia Carens gets 3-star rating at GNCAP

Kia Carens has scored a 3-star rating for both adult and child occupant protection in the latest rou

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What happened to Modi’s national ‘clean air’ project? Not much in three years

Three years since its launch, the national clean air programme – aimed at reducing particulate matter levels in 102 cities – is way behind its targets with two years left for the deadline.

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