What is the purpose of air quality monitoring?

The purpose of air quality monitoring is to assess the level of pollution in relation to air quality standards. These standards are a regulatory measure to set the target for pollution reduction and ultimately achieve clean and breathable air.

In India, air quality monitoring programmes are carried out by a collection of agencies:

• Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)

• State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)

• Pollution control committees (PCCs)

•  National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI)

For more relevant articles refer to the links given below:

• UPSC Environment and Ecology Questions
• National Clean Air Programme
• UPSC Environment and Ecology