Separate environmental policy for Bangalore ctiy

Bangalore, Nov 12 (UNI) In view of the burgeoning vehicular traffic and industrialiasion in this city that had resulted in pollution levels going up alarmingly, the Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has decided to come out with a special environmental policy Board Chairman Sharatchandra said here today.

Speaking to newspersons after dedicating the Electromagnetic Display Board (EDB), which displayed the pollution levels in the city, he said the policy was being formulated in view of the decision taken by the government to form Greater Bangalore project.

The policy would be implemented along with the project, he said.

The policy, which would be announced in two months, would be jointly implemented by various government agencies including city corporation. Apart from creating awareness about the air, water and atmospheric pollution, the policy would also suggest strict remedial measures to tackle it.

Mr Sharatchandra said the EDB, installed for the first time in the country, would also give information on traffic jams and weather forecast. The main focus of the programme was to create awareness about the pollution levels and other weather parameters. The EDB displayed, apart from time, temperature and humidity, presence of suspended particulate matter (SPM), Oxides of Sulphur and Nitrogen and Carbon Monoxide in the air. The data would be provided by KSPCB.

KSPCB had plans to install such boards in six other places in the city. The present facility was installed by GAIL as part of its corporate social responsibility. Some private companies had also came forward to involve themselves in such projects which could generate revenue through advertisements, he said.

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