The National Committee, which is charged with reducing air pollution in Ulaanbaatar, reported the results of its ongoing efforts on November 18.

R.Myagmar, head of the National Committee, and D.Battulga, head of the President’s Office, reported on efforts to reduce pollution, and Health Minister S.Lambaa spoke about pollution’s effects on the population’s health.

R.Myagmar reported that 26,775 low-smoke stoves and 36,159 energy-efficient devices have been sold through the Clean Air Project of the Millennium Challenge Foundation. He added that households that purchase low-smoke stoves are eligible for discounted nighttime electric rates.

It was also reported that 400 buses will use cleaner-burning fuel beginning next month, and 1,500 vehicles used for state business will have emission-reducing filters.
D.Battulga said that relevant ministries and the Mayor’s Office are implementing measures to reduce pollution in the capital. He said a thousand households have started using electric heaters.