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  • 08 Sep 2021
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‘Clean Air Blue Skies’ Workshop

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On the occasion of 'International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies' on September 7, 2021 an online workshop ‘Clean Air Blue Skies’ was organized in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Alwar and Udaipur districts of the state by Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board and Center for Science and Environment, Delhi.

Key Points

  • The event was organized to create awareness among individuals, communities, corporates and the government about the importance of clean air for health, productivity, economy and environment.
  • The workshop also provided a platform to diverse groups including urban local bodies, industry associations, academia and a large number of schools, civil society groups and media representatives. Around 287 schools of Rajasthan were invited for the event.
  • Anand Mohan, member of Rajasthan State Pollution Control Board, presented an overview of the National Clean Air Program and five non-attainment cities of Rajasthan and shared his remarkable observations with CSEs and stakeholder agencies.
  • It is noteworthy that to promote efforts to protect human health and improve air quality, 'International Day of Clean Air for Blue Sky' is celebrated every year on 7 September.
    • This year's theme is 'Clean Air, Healthy Planet', which emphasizes the adverse health effects of air pollution, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.
    • Its aim is to prioritize the need for clean air for all.

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