SALIENT OBSERVATIONS

  • Refineries and toxic industrial waste are the major contributors of air pollution and air pollution-mediated loss of life expectancy and life.

AUH PANEL RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Improved air pollution monitoring network for effective air pollution source tracking and mitigation.
  • Development of efficient combustion methods at industrial level.
  • Implementation of measures such as vapor recovery systems, and using double seals in storage tanks, to reduce emissions from storage depots.
  • Periodical checking and maintenance of the flow systems equipment to curb leakage.

TIME FRAME

Reduce Air Pollution from Refineries and by Toxic waste management practices by 60% by 2024

AGENCY RESPONSIBLE

• Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas
• Ministry of Industries (large/mid/small industries)