CREA is an independent research organisation focused on revealing the trends, causes, and health impacts, as well as the solutions to air pollution. Tracing the Hazy Air 2023 Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) January 2023 Tracing the Hazy Air 2023: Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) About CREA The Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) is an independent research organisation focused on understanding the trends, causes, health impacts and solutions to air pollution. CREA uses scientific data, research and evidence to support the efforts of governments, companies and organizations worldwide in their efforts to move towards clean energy and clean air, believing that effective research and communication are the keys to successful policies, investment decisions and advocacy efforts. CREA was founded in December 2019 and has staff in several Asian and European countries. For more information: https://energyandcleanair.org/ Tracing the Hazy Air 2023: Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) January 2023 Tracing the Hazy Air 2023: Progress Report on National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) Contents Summary 1 Introduction 4 Purpose and Scope of the Report 7 Materials and Methodology 8 Tracking Progress 9 Institutional Strengthening 9 Training and Capacity Building 11 Air Information Centres and Technology Assessment Cell 12 Certification System for Monitoring Instruments 12 Air Quality Forecasting System 13 Knowledge and Database Augmentation 18 Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Network 18 Financial Support for Implementation of NCAP 27 Mitigation Actions 27 Air Quality Improvement Targets under NCAP 42 Air Quality (PM-10) in Non-Attainment Cities 42 Conclusion an...
