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The West Bengal State Pollution Board has initiated the monitoring of the city’s air quality to collate data a week before and after Diwali. The study is aimed at identifying the fine particulates level in the air before and after the bursting of crackers during Diwali. A report will then be consolidated and sent to the Centre.
PM10 experts are of the opinion that minuscule, predominantly carbon compounds are the most dangerous pollutants and can reach the inner crevices of the lungs. Diwali and the imminent onset of winter are likely to increase the level of pollution further. According to researchers, the cold traps pollutants close to the ground in the absence of wind. Hence steps are being initiated to take measures to keep the city’s pollution levels under check.
This is a drastic paradigm shift and is portraying the State Government’s proactive drive in keeping the air healthy for the residents. A report also needs to be submitted to the National Green Tribunalon how norms are being followed for idol immersions. Hence requests have been submitted to all major Kali Puja clubs to follow the prescribed norms. The State is focussed on maintaining a healthy air quality index (AQI) which would go a long way in improving the quality of inhaled air. The various drives all over the city have gone a long way in promoting awareness among the citizens.
