Archive · 26 Sep 2025
NCAP Mandates 75% Fund Utilization for 2025-26 Allocations
The government wants cities to spend money to clean the air.
A program called NCAP gives money to cities to reduce pollution.
To get more money in 2025-26, cities must have used at least 75% of the money they already got.
The government is checking how cities are using the funds.
Most cities have used some of the money, but some haven't used much.
This rule ensures the money is being spent to improve air quality, which will help people breathe easier and live healthier lives.
Environment Ministry mandates 75% fund utilization for NCAP cities.
The rule is required to access allocations for the financial year 2025-26.
₹13,236.80 crore has been disbursed to 130 cities under NCAP.
As of the report, ₹769.83 crore (74%) has been utilized.
Delhi and Noida have lower fund utilization compared to others.
- Who
- Environment Ministry and cities under NCAP
- What
- Mandating 75% fund utilization for 2025-26 allocation access
- When
- August 29, 2024 (meeting)
- Where
- Cities covered under the National Clean Air Programme in India
- Why
- To ensure efficient use of funds for clean air targets.
- Program
- National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
- Mandate
- 75% fund utilization for 2025-26 allocation access
- Total Funds Disbursed
- ₹13,236.80 crore to 130 cities
- Funds Utilized
- ₹769.83 crore (74%)
- NCAP Launch Year
- 2019
- Pollution Reduction Goal
- 40% by 2026 (2019-20 base year)