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₹5,000 cr needed to control air pollution in 4 TN cities, says study

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August 29, 2024

INVESTMENTS worth ₹5,000 crores will be required to control air pollution in Thoothukudi, Madurai, Chennai and Tiruchy cities, according to a report by the Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP).

- C SHIVAKUMAR

₹5,000 cr needed to control air pollution in 4 TN cities, says study

The four cities failed to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for three to five consecutive years.

The report said that among the cities, except Thoothukudi, vehicular movement was the major source of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 emissions, with contributions ranging from 41% to 54%. In Thoothukudi, industries accounted for 97% of the emissions, the report stated.

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