CPCB AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION - Air Monitoring Station in New Delhi, India

CPCB AIR QUALITY MONITORING STATION is an operational air monitoring station located in New Delhi, India. It is part of the Central Pollution Control Board's (CPCB) nationwide network, which monitors ambient air quality to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The station plays a key role in tracking pollutants such as PM2.5, PM10, NO2, SO2, CO, O3, and others, providing data for public health advisories and policy formulation. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the CPCB, which follows the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. It is part of the National Air Quality Monitoring Programme (NAMP), which includes over 700 stations across India. The monitoring typically uses reference-grade analyzers for continuous or manual sampling, with data reported to the CPCB's online portal for public access. Located in the densely populated capital region, this station provides critical data on urban air pollution, which is influenced by vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and seasonal factors like crop burning. The data supports research on health impacts and helps inform mitigation strategies such as the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR.

The station is situated in New Delhi, a city with some of the highest particulate matter levels globally, driven by vehicle emissions, construction dust, and seasonal agricultural burning. Monitoring here is crucial for tracking PM2.5 and PM10, which pose severe health risks. The station's data contributes to the CPCB's air quality index (AQI) and supports regulatory actions under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).