Strategy to control air pollution in India to protect the environment and health

Published: Mar 31, 2011

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Strategy to control air pollution in India to protect the environment and health

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Abstract: With the rapid urbanisation, motorisation and industrialisation in India, air pollution specially fine particulate matter and air toxins have become a threat to the environment in general and human health in particular.

The author is former Member Secretary, Central Pollution Control Board, Ministry of Environment and Forests, Government of India, New Delhi
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