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Pune

Pune is amongst the fastest growing cities in the county. . During 1991-2001, its population increased by 50.08 percent, compared to a 40 percent growth in the previous decade. Pune uniquely remains a hub for students from all across the globe, and the growth centre of the IT sector. The growth pressure has left the city strained and exhausted. The traffic situation is the worst hit. Air quality is at risk. Studies show high contribution of vehicles to air pollution.

City Facts
Air and mobility facts

Policy Action
First generation action has taken roots. This has helped in arresting the rising trend in pollution. The city has yet to meet the clean air standards. Policy decisions and action so far in the city

Action on vehicles

  1. Emissions norms tightened Euro II and Euro III norms introduced

  2. Unleaded petrol has already been made available.

  3. Supply of gasoline with 1 % benzene has already been started from April 2003.

  4. Ban on supply of loose 2 T oil.

  5. Vehicles are regularly checked for PUC certificates and if found exceeding the limits, the registration is suspended till satisfactory repair.

  6. Improved public transport bus service

  7. RTO has banned six seaters within Pune Municipal Corporation area.

  8. Banning on registration of all new diesel public vehicles., Only petrol driven rickshaws are permitted in PMC area, Restriction is put on goods Vehicle and passenger buses entering the city by PMC and Police Commission orate.

  9. No new rickshaw permits are being granted from 26-11- 1997., All intent letters for the rickshaw permits have been cancelled from 29-04-1999.

  10. 10 river bridges have been constructed while other are in different stages of construction.

  11. Introduced synchronized traffic signals.

  12. Better traffic management through bicycle pathways, bye passing of inter city/inter state buses etc.

  13. Inventory of emissions load from vehicles is done in Pune city & PCMC and is reported by Central Institute of Road transport (CIT), Pune .

  14. LPG is used as an automobile fuel

  15. CNG programme: 612 vehicles, and 7 stations

Action on industry

  1. Maharashtra Pollution Control Board has taken step to shift the industries located in the non conforming zones to the designated industrial areas. Besides, the Regional Planning Authority is in the process of preparing a Development plan identifying a proper industrial area where the unauthorized industries can be shifted.

  2. Adequate air pollution control equipments like dust collectors and scrubbers are provided by the industries.

  3. Pollution control from stone crushers and gensets

Action on other pollution sources

  • Open burning is banned by PMC. Citizens are sensitized by PMC to carry out vermi-composting

 

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