The Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB) is looking at collaborating with institutions like Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Madras, to set up a technology demonstration centre as part of monitoring source emissions and ambient air quality on a real time basis.
The board is already running a centre for accessing real time air (quality) information report (CARE AIR), a real time emission monitoring system functioning 24X7.
“TNPCB is in the process of establishing a technology demonstration centre in collaboration with leading institutions in the state. Every effort will be taken to provide a focal point of reference on all environment related issues in the TNPCB,” said a policy note submitted by state environment minister BV Ramanaa.
Discussions have been held with IIT, Madras, for establishment of the centre and a memorandum of understanding is under process, it added.
The present system is designed so as, when the emission levels exceed the norms, an inbuilt alarm system alerts the industry concerned and remedial action is taken immediately.
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