
Cities Lag in Pollution Control Funding Under NCAP
Published on: Sept. 26, 2025, 3:39 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The environment ministry requires cities in the NCAP to use 75% of funds to access 2025-26 allocations. Of Rs 13,236.80 crore, only Rs 769.83 crore has been used. 65 cities have utilized over 50% of funds, with some, like Delhi and Noida, utilizing far less, highlighting inefficiencies.