Kolkata: Environment Minister Mohammad Ghulam Rabbani said here on Monday that 20 devices are being installed in government vehicles in West Bengal to monitor vehicular emissions and air pollution.
Speaking at an event at the West Bengal Pollution Control Board headquarters to commemorate its 50th year, Rabbani highlighted Bengal's successful implementation of the "modern approach" to set up the most comprehensive air quality and noise pollution monitoring and tracking system across the state. Poured.
Referring to the 2030 target set by the West Bengal State Action Plan to reduce environmental impact in the face of climate change, he said, “WBPCB is committed to converting waste into valuable resources as part of the Save Planet initiative "
Rabbani stressed, "Injustice to the environment means injustice to humans and other living beings."
WBPCB member secretary Rajesh Kumar said the number of automated air monitoring stations in and around the city has increased from 14 to 22, with an additional 90 manual air monitoring stations installed across the state.Additionally, the number of sound monitoring stations has increased from 10 to 230 for real-time monitoring of noise levels and violations of decibel limits.
He also mentioned that WBPCB distributed 4,000 'smokeless chulhas' in 2024-25 to reduce harmful smoke.
Furthermore, Kumar highlighted the introduction of a solid waste management monitoring system with a pilot project launched in the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) area.
Kumar said that to curb the use of single-use plastic, the WBPCB plans to install cloth bag vending machines in various markets.
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Roshni Sen emphasized the efforts of WBPCB to protect the two RAMSAR sites – Sundarbans and East Kolkata Wetland – with a detailed action plan.He underlined the important role of the East Kolkata Wetland in absorbing sewage released by the metropolis, stressing the importance of preserving both the mangrove forest and the wetland for the ambient environment and survival of Kolkata.
Speaking at an event at the West Bengal Pollution Control Board headquarters to commemorate its 50th year, Rabbani highlighted Bengal's successful implementation of the "modern approach" to set up the most comprehensive air quality and noise pollution monitoring and tracking system across the state. Poured.
Referring to the 2030 target set by the West Bengal State Action Plan to reduce environmental impact in the face of climate change, he said, “WBPCB is committed to converting waste into valuable resources as part of the Save Planet initiative "
Rabbani stressed, "Injustice to the environment means injustice to humans and other living beings."
WBPCB member secretary Rajesh Kumar said the number of automated air monitoring stations in and around the city has increased from 14 to 22, with an additional 90 manual air monitoring stations installed across the state.Additionally, the number of sound monitoring stations has increased from 10 to 230 for real-time monitoring of noise levels and violations of decibel limits.
He also mentioned that WBPCB distributed 4,000 'smokeless chulhas' in 2024-25 to reduce harmful smoke.
Furthermore, Kumar highlighted the introduction of a solid waste management monitoring system with a pilot project launched in the Newtown Kolkata Development Authority (NKDA) area.
Kumar said that to curb the use of single-use plastic, the WBPCB plans to install cloth bag vending machines in various markets.
Additional Chief Secretary, Environment, Roshni Sen emphasized the efforts of WBPCB to protect the two RAMSAR sites – Sundarbans and East Kolkata Wetland – with a detailed action plan.He underlined the important role of the East Kolkata Wetland in absorbing sewage released by the metropolis, stressing the importance of preserving both the mangrove forest and the wetland for the ambient environment and survival of Kolkata.
