Bharatiya Janata Party · Lok Sabha General Election 2024
Last updated 5 Jun 2026
“We have initiated the National Clean Air Program framework, aimed at reducing air pollution across 131 cities. We will ensure the NCAP effectively achieves designated annual average ambient air quality standards, especially achieving National Air Quality Standards in 60 Cities by 2029.”
Under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP, covering 131 cities), the government reports that 103 cities recorded reduced PM10 levels in 2024-25 versus the 2017-18 baseline and 22 cities met the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. However, a large majority of monitored cities still exceed the standards, and independent assessments note shortcomings in emission-source control. The pledge’s specific target - meeting standards in 60 cities by 2029 - is being progressed but is far from achieved. Partial.
MoEFCC reports 103 NCAP cities with reduced PM10 (vs 2017-18) and 22 cities meeting national air-quality standards (Year-End Review 2025).
View sourceWe have started multiple programmes to protect the environment like PM Surya Ghar Yojana, Railway Electrification, PM e-Bus, promotion of EVs, Ethanol and Bio-fuel promotion among others. Through these programmes, our citizens will benefit from the opportunity to live in a clean environment.
We will promote recycling programmes across the country. We will institutionalise recycling mandates across sectors to maximise mineral recovery from used products.
We will strengthen Mission LIFE, establishing a comprehensive repository encompassing both traditional and contemporary best practices, and fostering the global adoption of environmentally friendly lifestyles to promote sustainable living across the globe.
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