Archive · 9 Aug 2025
Unspent Pollution Control Funds to be Carried Over, Says Ministry
The Environment Ministry has told a panel there will be no pause in pollution control work.
Money that wasn't used in 2024-25 will be moved to the next year.
The government approved almost 2000 crore for pollution control in 2024-26.
This money helps 82 cities fight pollution through programs like the National Clean Air Programme.
Cities have been paving roads, controlling dust, and improving waste systems.
Because of the efforts, 62 cities have better air quality than before.
Environment Ministry confirms no disruption in pollution control scheme implementation.
Unspent funds from 2024-25 will be carried over to the following fiscal year.
Rs 1949.80 crore approved for the Control of Pollution scheme for 2024-25 and 2025-26.
82 cities are receiving funds for pollution control efforts and NCAP implementation.
62 cities showed air quality improvement regarding PM10 levels in 2024-25, compared to 2017-18.
- Who
- The Union Environment Ministry and a parliamentary panel are involved.
- What
- The Environment Ministry is continuing its pollution control scheme without interruption.
- When
- The report covers the financial years 2024-25 and 2025-26.
- Where
- Activities are taking place in 82 cities across India.
- Why
- To ensure funds are utilized effectively for pollution control and improve air quality.
Government
Parliamentary Panel
Fund Utilization
Government
The Ministry will take measures for time-bound utilization of funds.
Parliamentary Panel
N/A
- Scheme
- Control of Pollution
- Approved Funds
- Rs 1949.80 crore
- Fiscal Years Covered
- 2024-25 and 2025-26
- Cities Funded
- 82
- NCAP Target
- Reduce PM10 in 130 cities by 2026
- Cities Meeting NAAQS
- 19 in 2024-25