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Delhi Unveils Rs 8,300 Crore Plan to Combat Air Pollution
✍️ India Today
🗓 03 Jul 2026, 07:45 PM
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The Delhi government has launched a comprehensive Rs 8,300-crore action plan aimed at improving the city's air quality. The World Bank is set to finance 65% of the project's cost.
The national capital, Delhi, has announced a significant initiative to tackle its persistent air pollution crisis. A total of Rs 8,300 crore has been allocated for a multi-pronged clean air plan.
The ambitious project will receive substantial financial backing from the World Bank, which has committed to funding 65% of the total project outlay. This international support underscores the gravity of the air quality challenge faced by the city.
Details of the specific measures to be implemented under the plan are expected to be released, but the substantial investment signals a serious commitment to environmental improvement and public health in Delhi.
The ambitious project will receive substantial financial backing from the World Bank, which has committed to funding 65% of the total project outlay. This international support underscores the gravity of the air quality challenge faced by the city.
Details of the specific measures to be implemented under the plan are expected to be released, but the substantial investment signals a serious commitment to environmental improvement and public health in Delhi.