Bhubaneswar, Jan 5: The Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) has decided to install air purifiers, also known as air purifying machines, to reduce air pollution in the capital city. Initially, air purifiers will be set up in the Jaydev Vihar and AG Chhak areas. Mayor Sulochana Das made this announcement, stating that discussions were held with the State Pollution Control Board regarding this initiative. After these talks, the machines will be purchased and installed.
The move aims to protect Bhubaneswar residents from toxic air and improve air quality in the city. The air purifiers will be placed in major areas of the city, especially those where cleaning and water sprinkling activities are being carried out. The mayor highlighted that air pollution is one of the city's primary concerns and that raising public awareness is crucial for tackling it.
In addition to this, the mayor noted that the city has been witnessing an increase in the number of vehicles, with many people purchasing 4-5 cars, which has contributed to higher pollution levels. Bhubaneswar's air quality continues to deteriorate, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) exceeding 300. Currently, Patia's AQI stands at 222, while the area around Lingaraj Temple has an AQI of 242.
The installation of air purifiers is expected to help mitigate these issues and provide some relief to residents from the growing air pollution problem.
