Telangana Pollution Control Board Holds Workshop on Open Burning
The Telangana Pollution Control Board (TGPCB) organized a workshop on Tuesday to address the issue of open burning under the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP). The workshop aimed to raise awareness about the environmental and health problems caused by this practice.
Open burning, especially of materials like agricultural residue, plastic, and other waste, is a major contributor to air pollution. This issue is significant in both urban and rural areas, where such practices are common and harmful to the environment.
Professor Anurag Garg from IIT Bombay shed light on the various sources of pollution. He explained that dust, industrial activities, crop burning, vehicular emissions, and solid waste all severely affect air quality. He emphasized the importance of using air pollution control devices to reduce these harmful emissions.
Dr. Mood Narayan, a pulmonologist, discussed the health risks associated with different types of air pollution. He explained that particulate matter, such as PM 10, PM 2.5, and PM 0.1, can cause severe health problems. These include bronchitis, asthma, cancer, and even heart-related issues like arrhythmia, impacting both adults and infants.
The workshop highlighted the urgent need to address open burning and implement measures to improve air quality and protect public health.
