Population Exposure to Ambient and Household Air Pollution in India

The study wiill investigate long-term prospects on population exposure to PM2.5 in India, identify the main emission sources that contribute to population exposure, and explore policy interventions that would reduce population exposure and health impacts in most effective ways. In this context the proposed study has the following objectives:
- To develop an emission inventory of air pollutants (including PM10/PM2.5, SO2, NOx, CO, VOC) and future projections in a business-as-usual (BAU) scenario for India.
- To assess PM2.5 concentration using a chemical transport model and assess population exposure to ambient and household air pollution in a BAU scenario for India.
- To analyze source contributions to population weighted PM2.5 exposure originating from key economic sectors explicitly in BAU and alternative policy scenarios at the regional/state level.
- To understand the role and implications (costs and benefits) of alternative policy measures/regulations based on advanced air pollution control technologies/measures, low carbon and clear air strategies, etc.

Key findings

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Last edited: 22 June 2018