National Air Quality Monitoring Network Under the Air

National Air Quality Monitoring Network ØUnder the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) initiated National Ambient Air Quality Monitoring programme in the year 1984 and the network of monitoring stations has been extended throughout the country. ØThe network consist of 342 operating stations covering 127 cities/towns in 26 States and 4 Union Territories of the country. Cities Under. Natioanl Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP) Objectives • To determine status and trends of ambient air quality • To ascertain whether the prescribed ambient air quality standards are violated • To Identify Non-attainment Cities • To obtain the knowledge and understanding necessary for developing preventive and corrective measures Major Initiatives Taken for Air Pollution Control in India (DURING LAST TWO DECADES) • Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for all vehicles CNG - All commercial vehicles to operate on CNG in Delhi. • Coal beneficiation/clean coal technology –notification regarding use of beneficiated coal in T. P. P. • Pollution control in Taj Trapezium Zones (Natural gas to foundries, monitoring of air quality, etc. ) • Air Quality Index for public Information. • Air Quality Data on TV channels and daily news papers for Public awareness.