Air pollution in the cities
The main reasons of air pollution in the country are vehicular exhaust emissions, re-suspension of roadside dust, industries, thermal power plants, cement plants, operation of gensets, construction activities, household activities, agricultural practices apart from shipping, aviation and natural sources. The Central Pollution Control Board and State Pollution Control Board / Pollution Control Committee for UTs are implementing the environmental laws so as to prevent and control air pollution in the country.
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