NMPA commissions air quality monitoring station
The initiative aims to ensure better environmental management, public health awareness, and compliance with National Air Quality Standards. The CAAQMS is capable of measuring key air pollutants, including Particulate Matter (PM10 & PM2.5), Sulphur Dioxide (SO₂), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂), Ozone (O₃), Carbon Monoxide (CO), Ammonia (NH₃), and other relevant parameters as per KSPCB guidelines.
The station transmits data continuously to the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) and the Central Pollution Control Board.
CAAQMS provides real-time weather data like wind speed, wind direction, relative humidity, ambient temperature, ambient pressure, and solar radiation, which are also monitored on a continuous basis and displayed at the gate.
The CAAQMS project was implemented at a contract cost of Rs 2.7 crore, and the installation was completed on Aug 10. The system will be maintained for five years up to July 16, 2030.
The initiative will help in taking timely measures to improve air quality and protect public health. The Port Authority encourages the public to check the readings regularly. The project also aligns with the broader national objective of strengthening air quality monitoring across the country, stated a release.
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