India News | Air Quality Panel Invites Proposals for Tech Interventions to Curb Pollution in Delhi-NCR

New Delhi, Jun 7 (PTI) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has invited research and project proposals for the development of technology interventions to improve air quality in Delhi-NCR.

In a circular, the CAQM said it will provide financial assistance of up to Rs 25 lakh to scientists, researchers, academic institutions, non-government organisations and individuals for demonstrable projects for prevention, control and abatement of air pollution in the region.

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"The projects need to be focused and target oriented towards abatement of air pollution in Delhi-NCR and hence need to be completed within a period of two years from the date of sanction of the project by the CAQM," the circular stated.

The deadline for sending proposals is June 30.

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The air quality panel said the proposals will be evaluated by a special committee constituted for this purpose.

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