What happened
The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and adjoining areas (CAQM) approved financial assistance for four research and development (R&D) projects recommended by the Project Evaluation and Appraisal Committee (PEAC) under the Call for Proposals 2025-26. The projects cover air pollution-related themes ranging from road dust exposure and mechanical road sweeping technologies to particulate matter profiling/source apportionment in high-rise buildings and forecasting of rice residue burning. The total approved financial assistance is Rs. 3,25,56,393/- for a two-year period.
Approved R&D project areas (as announced)
CAQM’s approved projects (recommended by PEAC) cover these themes:
Road dust exposureMechanical road sweeping technologiesParticulate matter profiling/source apportionment in high-rise buildingsForecasting of rice residue burning
Background and earlier position
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