In the first phase, the project will be implemented in the National Capital Region (NCR) districts and later it will be replicated in the rest of the state.
Prasad said the comprehensive 10-year project will be funded by the World Bank. Assistance of NABARD and HUDCO will also be taken for effective implementation of the project.
Underscoring the importance of the project, Prasad stressed the need for collective efforts by all stakeholders to eliminate the problem of air pollution. He said the state has made significant progress in strengthening its institutions for air quality measurement and monitoring.
Four sample testing laboratories have been set up in the state. In addition, 29 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations and 39 manual ambient air quality monitoring stations are operational in the districts.
Prasad said the comprehensive 10-year project will be funded by the World Bank. Assistance of NABARD and HUDCO will also be taken for effective implementation of the project.
Underscoring the importance of the project, Prasad stressed the need for collective efforts by all stakeholders to eliminate the problem of air pollution. He said the state has made significant progress in strengthening its institutions for air quality measurement and monitoring.
Four sample testing laboratories have been set up in the state. In addition, 29 continuous ambient air quality monitoring stations and 39 manual ambient air quality monitoring stations are operational in the districts.
