QUESTION 17
GS3
15 marks
What are the key features of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) initiated by the Government of India?
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11 min
250 words
What the examiner wants
Describe the main features of NCAP.
DescribeGive a clear, detailed account of the main features.
Demand-wise check
- 1Launched 2019; 131 non-attainment cities≈50 words
- 2Target: 20–30% cut in PM by 2024 (2017 base), revised to 40% PM10 cut by 2025–26≈50 words
- 3Features: city action plans, more monitoring stations, PRANA portal, performance-linked funding (15th FC grants), source apportionment≈50 words
- 4Criticism: not legally binding, PM10 focus, airshed approach missing≈50 words
Open in about 30 words and close in about 30.
Answer plan
BackgroundFeaturesProgressCriticismConclusion
Where marks usually go
- Mixing NCAP with GRAP
- No criticism
Draw this
- Wheel: 131 non-attainment cities, 40% PM10 cut by 2025–26, city action plans, PRANA portal, performance-linked funds
Value addition
- DataAbout ₹11,000 crore has been released to cities under NCAP and 15th FC air quality grants.MoEFCC
- ToolSwachh Vayu Survekshan ranks cities on air quality action every year.CPCB
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Reviewed public-source references related to this PYQ. Same-syllabus references are labelled separately.
- Aniket Ranjan · AIR 48 · Page 15 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 41 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Shakti Dubey · AIR 1 · Page 17 ↗Same syllabus reference
- Aniket Ranjan · AIR 48 · Page 41 ↗Same syllabus reference
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