Execution of planned actions in time bound manner in 132 cities

Question : An agreement has recently(March 2021) signed towards execution of planned actions in time bound manner in 132 cities under NCAP. What is the full form of NCAP ?
(a) National Clean Air Programme
(b) National Clean Air Panel
(c) Neat & Clean Air Programme
(d) None of the above
Ans.(a)
Related facts

  • An agreement has recently(March 2021) signed towards execution of planned actions in time bound manner in 132 cities under NCAP
  • NCAP stands for — National Clean Air Programme.

Key Points

  1. Union Environment Minister calls on State Governments and all concerned to work together for improving air quality in the country in mission mode.
  2. The signing of MoUs under NCAP will add a new dimension for checking the pollution in the country
  3. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) is a long-term, time-bound, national level strategy to tackle air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner with targets to achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 (with 2017 as base year).

Link:
https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1707867