Emission Inventory of Nashik District

Air pollution is a health risk and a drag on development. The Government of India and the state governments have recognized the adverse effect of air pollution and are keeping no stone unturned to control the situation. In line with this, NEERI with the support of TERI, SDC and Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has quantified the emissions of PM10, PM2.5, SOX, NOX, HC, NMVOCs and CO from various sources of air pollution within City and District of Nashik. In total 11 sectors have been inventoried in Nashik City and District which are found to be contributing towards deteriorating air quality of Nashik. These eleven sectors are Industries, transport, road dust re-suspension, residential, brick kilns, construction, crematoria, stone crushers, bakeries, open eat outs and hotels and restaurants have been inventoried based on fuel consumed in these sectors or the extent of activity being carried out. The data for some sectors have been collected by conducting a primary survey, while Maharashtra Pollution Control Board, Nashik District Municipal Corporations and Council offices have provided some sectorial data. These emissions have been attributed to their sources, some are subject to considerable uncertainties, and the usual care must be taken in their interpretation.