The World Bank has approved a major loan to support Uttar Pradesh’s clean air programme, aiming to reduce pollution and promote sustainable development across sectors.

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• The World Bank has approved a loan of around USD 300 million to support Uttar Pradesh’s clean air transition programme targeting pollution reduction across multiple sectors.
• The programme focuses on transport, agriculture, and industry, aiming to reduce emissions while promoting sustainable practices and improving overall environmental quality in the state.
• In the transport sector, the initiative encourages the adoption of electric buses and three wheelers to reduce vehicular emissions and improve urban air quality.
• Industrial pollution will be addressed through emission monitoring systems and adoption of cleaner technologies, enhancing efficiency and supporting long term economic growth.
• Nearly 200 new air quality monitoring stations will be installed, with data integrated into pollution control systems for better policy making and targeted interventions.
• The programme aims to provide clean cooking solutions to around 3.9 million households, reducing indoor pollution and improving public health outcomes significantly.
• Farmers will be encouraged to adopt efficient fertiliser use and sustainable practices to enhance productivity while reducing harmful emissions from agricultural activities.
• Over 700 brick kilns will shift to cleaner and resource efficient technologies, helping reduce pollution while supporting environmentally sustainable industrial development.