How is the Indian government addressing the issue of air pollution in the country
Discuss the measures taken by the Indian government to tackle air pollution and improve the air quality in the country.
- The government has launched the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) with an aim to reduce air pollution levels by 20-30% in the next five years.
- The government has implemented the Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards for vehicles, which are more stringent than the previous ones, and will result in lower emissions from vehicles.
- The government has promoted the use of public transport and has encouraged the adoption of electric vehicles to reduce emissions from vehicles.
- The government has increased the number of air quality monitoring stations across the country to track pollution levels more effectively.
- The government has banned the burning of agricultural waste, which is a significant contributor to air pollution in many parts of the country.
- The government has implemented several schemes, such as the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana, to promote the use of cleaner fuels like LPG for cooking.
- The government has also launched initiatives like the National Clean Energy Fund to encourage the adoption of renewable energy sources like solar and wind power, which will reduce emissions from power plants.
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