A STUDY ON AIR QUALITY MANAGEMENT AND CONTROL MEASURES TO REDUCE AIR POLLUTION IN BANGALORE

Abstract

Because of the high levels of air pollution in the surrounding region, Air Quality Management is absolutely necessary in Bangalore. The city is one of the urban centers in India that is expanding at the quickest rate, and the rapid pace at which it is both industrializing and urbanizing has resulted in a considerable rise in the levels of air pollution. Vehicle traffic, industrial activity, construction, the open burning of waste, and dust from unpaved roads are the primary contributors to air pollution in Bangalore City. Other sources include construction dust, open burning of waste, and construction dust. Particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, carbon monoxide, and volatile organic compounds are only some of the pollutants released into the air by these sources.

The very high levels of air pollution that are present in Bangalore City have been linked to a wide range of health problems, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, and respiratory illnesses. Children, older people, and those who already struggle with their health are at a larger risk of suffering poor health outcomes due to exposure to air pollution. This is especially true for people who already have health problems. The administration of Bangalore City, in conjunction with many other stakeholders in the city, has worked together to implement a range of air quality control measures to combat the air pollution issue plaguing the city. Among these are improving public transportation networks, promoting cleaner fuels and vehicles, enforcing more rigorous emission standards for industrial sites, and executing measures to avoid dust and the open burning of waste. The present research discusses various aspects of air quality management in Bangalore.