Reports IndicesWednesday, 18 March 2026·The Hindu
World Bank backs Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program with $299.66 million loan
World Bank, India and Uttar Pradesh signed a $299.66 million agreement for a 10-year clean air program.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In March 2026, the World Bank, the Government of India and the Government of Uttar Pradesh signed a $299.66 million agreement for the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program, with a 10-year maturity and a 2-year grace period.
Key specifics
- $299.66 million is the loan amount for the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program.
- The financing has a 10-year maturity and a 2-year grace period.
- Nearly 200 new air quality monitors will be installed in Uttar Pradesh.
- The project aims to help 3.9 million households access clean cooking solutions.
- More than 700 brick kilns will be shifted to resource-efficient technology.
Exam lens
Question type: Economy and environment match-the-following, World Bank, Uttar Pradesh, 3.9 million households, 700 brick kilns; TNPSC may ask which state project targets air quality and clean cooking together.