The Union Environment Ministry has constituted a committee to implement the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), which aims to reduce particulate matter (PM) pollution by 20%-30% in at least 102 cities by 2024. The committee will be chaired by the Secretary, Union Environment Ministry. It would be headquartered in New Delhi.
Source: The Hindu
Static/Current Takeaways Important for LIC AAO Exam:
- Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change- Dr. Harsh Vardhan.