Jaipur: In an indication that countries breathe air polluted for most years, cities in Rajasthan have recorded several particles (PM) concentrations of 2.5 more than the central pollution control limit (CPCB) 40 UG / M3 with just a few exceptions , During the first four months (January-April) this year, all cities monitored in -selmer, Alwar, Bhiwadi, Jaipur, Jodhpur, City, Udaipur and Pali have seen PM concentration more than 40 ug safer.
/ m3 and more than three times that limit 10 ug / m3, according to the National Clean Air Program (NCAP), the mainstay program of the country for better air quality in 122 cities, was launched in 2019.
Of the 10 most polluted locations, three were on Jaipur – Police Commissioner, Shastri Nagar and Adarsh Nagar.
Sahil Singal, a Naturopathic Doctor and Environmental Lovers, said, “burning garbage and diesel vehicles without pollution checks are the main contributors to air pollution in cities.
There should be rules and strict implementations for stem air pollution.
In addition, non-motorized vehicles It must be promoted to reduce carbon footprint.
“” In 2020, while the country was in total locking from March-June, Jodhpur and Bhiwadi cities did not see the level of pollution within the limits that were allowed even once, “said the report.
Bhiwadi City, which is part of Delhi-NCR and home for various large, medium and small scale industries, from steel mills and stoves to cars and electronic manufacturing, is one of the most polluted in the state with high PM 2.5, concentration PM 10 and NO2 for three years (2019- June 2021).
Among the high quality ambient ambient air quality monitoring stations (CAAQMS) in the state, the average monthly concentration of PM 2.5 103 UG / M3 was reported at Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation in Bhiwadi.
According to the assessment by the Center for Science and Environment (CSE) and the Rajasthan pollution control board in December 2020, the Bhiwadi industrial area contributed around 65% to the expenses of the Regional Industry Pollution (Jaipur-Alwar-Bhiwadi Air Warehouse).
Bhiwadi has a total of 328 air pollution industries.
The study of the source distribution conducted by Iit-Kanpur in Jaipur in January 2020 showed that while 47% of PM 2.5 consisted of road dust, vehicle emissions and industries each contributed 20% and 19%.
According to the global burden of 2017 disease, Rajasthan recorded the maximum number of children’s mortality of 126 per lakh because of air pollution.
Among the 10 most polluted places in Rajasthan, 3 are in Jaipur
