In 2016, IIT-K studied what causes Delhi’s air pollution & how we can deal with it
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In 2016, IIT-K studied what causes Delhi’s air pollution & how we can deal with it

The IIT-Kanpur study focused on five major components — air quality measurements, emission inventory, air quality modeling, control options and action plan.

   
Cars plying through smog in Delhi

Vehicles plying though smog on a road in New Delhi | PTI

New Delhi: An IIT-Kanpur study released in 2016 highlighted the alarming levels of pollution in Delhi in a comprehensive study on the air pollution and greenhouse gases in the city.

The report was submitted to the Delhi government and Delhi Pollution Control Committee.

Among the many threats, the study stated that particulate pollution was the main concern in the capital. In fact, during the summer and winter months, the levels of PM10 and PM2.5 were 4-7 times higher than the national air quality standards.

Read the complete study here:  


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