- The funding supports the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program (UPCAMP) and the Haryana Clean Air Project for Sustainable Development Operation.
- Together, these programs aim to improve air quality for nearly 270 million people in the Indo‑Gangetic Plains.
- They focus on multi‑sectoral interventions in transport, agriculture, industry, and urban development.
- The programs will also strengthen institutional capacity for air quality management.
- Aim: To reduce pollution, improve public health outcomes, and make UP and Haryana more attractive for business and job creation.
Question:
Q.1 Which two states are covered under the World Bank’s USD 600 million clean air programs approved on 10 December 2025?a) Delhi and Punjab
b) Uttar Pradesh and Haryana
C) Bihar and Rajasthan
D) Madhya Pradesh and Gujarat
Answer: b) The funding specifically supports the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program (UPCAMP) and the Haryana Clean Air Project, targeting air quality improvement in these two states.
