India, Sept. 16 -- Bhubaneswar: Following the success of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), the Odisha government is set to roll out a State Clean Air Programme (SCAP) covering 12 cities across the state. Most of these cities are industrial hubs, including Jharsuguda, Brajrajnagar, Belpahad, Bonai, Rajgangpur, Keonjhar, Joda, and Barbil. Puri and Berhampur, though not industrial towns, have also been included due to their poor air quality levels.
Under the new initiative, the government has drawn up a five-year plan with an estimated outlay of 150 crore. The programme will focus on reducing garbage burning, controlling road dust, managing construction debris, promoting the use of electric vehicles over petrol and diesel ones, and en...