Rajasthan
Annual Action Plans for Air Pollution Control in Rajasthan
- 31 Jan 2026
- 2 min read
Why in News?
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) reviewed the Annual Action Plans (AAPs) and sector-specific measures adopted by districts of Rajasthan falling in the National Capital Region (NCR) to strengthen efforts towards abatement of air pollution.
Key Points
- Purpose: Assessment of preparedness and implementation of pollution control measures under Annual Action Plans.
- Legal Status: Statutory body under the CAQM Act, 2021
- CAQM Directions: Strengthen implementation mechanisms, ensure inter-departmental coordination, adopt preventive measures, and improve real-time monitoring and reporting.
- Objectives: Reduce PM2.5 and PM10 levels and ensure uniform air quality management across NCR states.
- PM10 (coarse particles): Particles with a diameter of 10 micrometres or less.
- PM2.5 (fine particles): Particles with a diameter of 2.5 micrometres or less.
- Focus Sectors: Transport, Industry, Construction & Demolition (C&D), Road Dust, Biomass & Waste Burning etc.
- Significance:
- Regional Approach: Addresses air pollution as a transboundary issue across NCR states.
- Policy Integration: Ensures state action plans are aligned with national air quality goals.
- Public Health Impact: Aims to reduce health risks associated with prolonged air pollution exposure.
- Governance Strengthening: Enhances accountability and implementation efficiency at district and state levels.
- Framework Alignment: With Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
| Read More: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), |
