India, July 3 -- The national capital will launch a seven-year, Rs.8,300-crore air pollution mitigation programme with financial support from the World Bank, with the initiative aimed at reducing emissions from major pollution sources set to begin in September, chief minister Rekha Gupta announced on Friday.

The World Bank will finance 65% of the project cost, while the remaining 35% will be borne by the Delhi government, said officials.

The programme, titled "Clean Air, Healthy Delhi", will be implemented by the environment department from September 2026 to August 2033 across all 13 districts of the Capital. It has been designed to accelerate implementation of Delhi's air pollution mitigation plans, support the objectives of the Nation...