{"id":14684,"date":"2023-11-03T08:15:53","date_gmt":"2023-11-03T08:15:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/?p=14684"},"modified":"2024-02-28T04:48:35","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T04:48:35","slug":"what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/","title":{"rendered":"What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India? (250 Words 15 Marks)"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-gs-advance-and-mentorship-program-ampcsat?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Link&amp;utm_campaign=GS+Advanced\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"300\" src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43397\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8.png 1280w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-1170x274.png 1170w, https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Attempt-our-Daily-Weekly-Current-Affairs-Quiz-now-8-585x137.png 585w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\"><p><strong>UPSC Mains General Studies Paper \u2013 3 Mains 2020<\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/upsc-mains-civil-services-ias-exam-question-paper-2020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UPSC Mains Civil Services IAS Exam Question Paper \u2013 2020<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69d6e7afa820f\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-cssicon\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" 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href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Approach\" title=\"Approach\">Approach<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Answer\" title=\"Answer\">Answer<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Introduction\" title=\"Introduction\">Introduction<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Key_Features_of_National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP\" title=\"Key Features of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):&nbsp;\">Key Features of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Initiatives_under_National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP\" title=\"Initiatives under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)&nbsp;\">Initiatives under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/what-are-the-key-features-of-the-national-clean-air-programme-ncap-initiated-by-the-government-of-india-250-words-15-marks\/#In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\" title=\"In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;\">In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Approach\"><\/span>Approach<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>In Introduction, try to write about the air pollution situation in India..<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>In Body,&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<ul><li><strong>Discuss features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Note the challenges of air pollution.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><strong>Try to conclude with suggestions to curb air pollution.<\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Answer\"><\/span>Answer<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Introduction\"><\/span>Introduction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Central Government launched National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) as a long-term, time-bound, national-level approach to tackle the air pollution problem across the country in a comprehensive manner with targets to achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 keeping 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration. Under NCAP, 122 non-attainment cities have been identified across the country based on the Air Quality data from 2014-2018.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Features_of_National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP\"><\/span>Key Features of National Clean Air Programme (NCAP):&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Targets: <\/strong>Targets to achieve 20% to 30% reduction in Particulate Matter concentrations by 2024 keeping 2017 as the base year for the comparison of concentration.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Non-attainable Cities: U<\/strong>nder NCAP, 122 non-attainment cities have been identified across the country based on the Air Quality data from 2014-2018.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>City specific plans:<\/strong> The city specific action plans have been prepared which include measures for strengthening the monitoring network, reducing vehicular\/industrial emissions, increasing public awareness etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Committees: <\/strong>Implementation of the city specific action plans are regularly monitored by Committees at Central and State level namely Steering Committee, Monitoring Committee, and Implementation Committee.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>State Pollution Control Boards:<\/strong> Air quality of cities is monitored by State Pollution Control Boards which publishes their results from time to time. Some Smart Cities have established <strong>Integrated Command and Control Centres<\/strong> (ICCCs) which are also connected to Air Quality Monitors (AQMs) for effective monitoring.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Certification: <\/strong>Setting up of certification agencies for monitoring equipment, source apportionment studies, emphasis on enforcement, specific sectoral interventions etc.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Initiatives_under_National_Clean_Air_Programme_NCAP\"><\/span>Initiatives under National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Augmenting Air Quality Monitoring Network :<\/strong> National air quality monitoring network to be revisited, past data to be analyzed for rationalization of monitored parameters, and monitoring needs be reassessed for augmenting the monitoring network .&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Air Quality Management Plan for 100 Non-Attainment Cities<\/strong> : The city action plans need to be guided by a comprehensive science based approach.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Indoor Air Pollution Monitoring &amp; Management :<\/strong> It refers to the physical, chemical, and biological characteristics of air in the indoor environment within a home, building, or an institution or commercial facility.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>National Emission Inventory :<\/strong> An emission inventory is an accounting of the amount of pollutants discharged into the atmosphere.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Network of Technical Institutions :<\/strong> Knowledge Partners Network of highly qualified and experienced academicians, academic administrators and technical institutions in the area of air pollution will be created.&nbsp;<\/li><li><strong>Technology Assessment Cell :<\/strong> Technology Assessment Cell is being envisaged to evaluate the technologies having significance in reference to prevention, control and abatement of pollution.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NCAP is envisaged to be dynamic although the targets appear less ambitious. However, it is expected to evolve based on the additional scientific and technical information. Nonetheless, successful realization of objectives of the NCAP is mitigation actions for prevention, control, and abatement of air pollution has started to show up. In this context, it is a major step to ensure the right to clean air to the citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc\/upsc-essay?utm_source=Blog&amp;utm_medium=Banner&amp;utm_campaign=Essay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-src=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/UPSC-Essay-Course-1280\u00d7300-1-3.svg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-42688 lazyload\" width=\"781\" height=\"182\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 781px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 781\/182;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"In_case_you_still_have_your_doubts_contact_us_on_8792740517\"><\/span><strong>In case you still have your doubts, contact us on 8792740517.<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For UPSC Prelims Resources, <a href=\"https:\/\/edukemy.com\/upsc-cse-prelims-resource-centre\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For Daily Updates and Study Material: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join our Telegram Channel &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/WithEdukemy4IAS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Edukemy for IAS<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>1. 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