To evaluate and improve air quality within Pune, India, and the surrounding region, a credible accounting of the sources and quantity of airborne emissions is needed. This was done through the development of an emission inventory for the Pune region, including adjacent metropolitan and rural areas.

Through seven days (16th-24th March 2004) of intensive, hands-on effort, this project developed a prototype emission inventory and database system. This prototype will provide the foundation for ongoing emission inventory improvements, and possibly deployment to other regions.

In the above links, you will find the following information:

• Background: The concept, planning and the people behind PREIS

• Methods: Details on the methodologies used under PREIS

• Results: The first draft results after the seven day workshop.

• Resources: Links to relevent literature and related sites.

Final Report: Pune PM10 Inventory (Acrobat Pdf 1.09MB)

All emission estimates are draft and have not been officially reviewed or approved. We request you to send in your valuable comments and suggestions to help improve all aspects of this study.

For feedback or questions contact: PREIS