National Conference on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP)
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Event | National Conference on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) |
| Location | Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh |
| Organizers | Gorakhpur Municipal Corporation and WRI India |
| Key Speakers | Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh |
| Key Announcements | - Replacement of 17 lakh halogen street lights with LED lights since 2017 |
| - Savings of Rs 1000 crore and reduction in energy consumption | |
| - Foundation stone laid for a banana fibre plant in Lakhimpur | |
| - Goal to make Gorakhpur free from open burning of waste by 2027 | |
| NCAP Overview | - Aims to address air pollution systematically |
| - 131 cities identified for city-specific action plans | |
| - Objective to reduce PM10 and PM2.5 concentrations by 20% over five years (base year 2017) | |
| Monitoring Tool | "PRANA" portal launched by MoEFCC |
| WRI India | - Independent research organisation |
| - Headquarters in New Delhi, inspired by World Resources Institute (WRI) | |
| Objectives include promoting environmentally healthy development and sustainable projects |