Archive · 24 Jul 2025
NCAP 2.0 Must Focus on Industrial Reforms for Cleaner Air in Cities
Many factories and industries in India are making the air dirty, especially in cities.
Old-fashioned brick kilns and rice mills release a lot of pollution, like tiny particles that are bad for your lungs.
To help, factories need to upgrade their equipment to be cleaner.
The government can provide help by giving out money or making new rules, so factories are encouraged to use these technologies.
More transparency is needed.
Local governments and companies must work together for cleaner air, as this would bring benefits such as healthier people and a better economy.
Industries are significant contributors to air pollution in Indian cities, particularly those near large industrial areas.
Informal industries like brick kilns use outdated tech causing high PM2.5 emissions; Retrofitting is needed.
Stone crushers' fugitive emissions need control; Dust mitigation guidelines from CPCB were issued.
Large industries can cut emissions via process optimization, using clean air technologies, and renewable energy.
Improving reporting and collaboration between government, industry, and regulatory bodies is key to air quality.
- Who
- Industries, the government, and regulatory bodies.
- What
- The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) 2.0 needs industrial reforms to combat air pollution.
- When
- With NCAP 2.0 on the horizon.
- Where
- Indian cities, focusing on industrial areas.
- Why
- To reduce air pollution, improve public health, and benefit the economy.
- Cities near industries
- 37% of India's most polluted
- Industrial contribution
- Main polluters in 20% of polluted cities
- Brick kiln technology
- Outdated tech; inefficient coal/waste burning
- PM2.5 reduction
- Zigzag tech and fabric filters reduce emissions
- CPCB guidelines
- Dust mitigation for stone crushers (July 2023)
- Emissions reduction
- 30-40% via process optimization in large industries
- Reporting
- Mandatory for top 1,000 listed companies