Industry and Traffic-Related Emissions Identified as Primary Sources of Air Pollution in Jaipur
Jaipur, February 2025.A pioneering study led by researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IIT Kanpur), in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, has identified industrial and traffic-related emissions as the primary contributors to air pollution in Jaipur. The study, published in the peer-reviewed journal Atmospheric Environment, employs a network of low-cost sensors (LCS) to monitor air pollution in real-time, significantly enhancing data collection for urban air quality assessment.Conducted over a year, from March 2022 to February 2023, the study analyzed PM2.5 concentrations at 30 sites across Jaipur, categorizing them by activity zones such as industrial, commercial, residential, and traffic-heavy areas. The findings reveal a stark seasonal contrast,...
