Rs 10,000 Crore Project to Combat Air Pollution in Haryana | 04 Jun 2024

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.