Haryana
Rs 10,000 Crore Project to Combat Air Pollution in Haryana
- 04 Jun 2024
- 2 min read
Why in News?
Haryana Chief Secretary reveals that the state government will soon roll out a Rs 10,000-crore project funded by the World Bank to address air pollution.
Key Points
- The project will be implemented in phases. The initial phase focuses on districts falling within the National Capital Region (NCR), with later replication across the entire state.
- Enhancements to Haryana’s air quality monitoring infrastructure are part of the project. This includes establishing a cutting-edge laboratory and modernizing existing ones.
- A dedicated program management unit will oversee project implementation.
- Training programs for stakeholders engaged in air quality management are included.
- The project targets transportation, industry, construction, road dust, biomass burning, and household pollution.
- It aims to promote cleaner vehicles, incentivize electric vehicle adoption, and phase out older, polluting vehicles.
World Bank
- About:
- It was created in 1944, as the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) along with the IMF. The IBRD later became the World Bank.
- The World Bank Group is a unique global partnership of five institutions working for sustainable solutions that reduce poverty and build shared prosperity in developing countries.
- The World Bank is one of the United Nations' specialized agencies.
- Members:
- It has 189 member countries.
- India is also a member country.
