The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI) plans to counter Delhi’s air pollution with a grid-based approach called ‘Local Area Management Plan’ (LAMP). Presented at the India Clean Air Summit 2023, the strategy aims to create tailored solutions for pollution control in specific hotspots. NEERI will divide the National Capital Region into 2 sqkm tiles, monitored by stationary and mobile sensors across seasons. The plan incorporates high-resolution emission data and source-apportionment studies to target local pollution sources. This approach complements the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) and focuses on both hotspot-specific actions and a wider airshed strategy.
Facts/Terms for UPSC Prelims
- CSIR-NEERI: The CSIR-National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, an organization working on environmental research and engineering solutions in India.
- Air Pollution Mitigation: Actions and strategies aimed at reducing the levels of pollutants in the air to improve air quality and public health.
- Local Area Management Plan (LAMP): A grid-based approach to pollution control, designed to develop customized strategies for specific areas.
- National Clean Air Programme (NCAP): An initiative by the Indian government to address air quality issues and improve air quality in cities across the country.
- Source-Apportionment Studies: Research that identifies and quantifies the contributions of different sources to air pollution in a specific region.