Kathmandu, May 28: The government has prioritized controlling the air pollution of the country.

Presenting the annual estimate of income and expenditure for the upcoming fiscal year of 2081/82 BS (2024/25) at the joint meeting of the federal parliament Tuesday Finance Minister Barsha Man Pun said that Rs 15.7 billion will be allocated for controlling air pollution.

An air pollution control centre will be formed in Mustang.