“Monitoring of Anthracene & Benzo(e)Pyrene (PAHs) in Ambient Air of Meerut Area of NCR & Purification of Air by Yagyaroma”

Abstract

The main objective of this paper is to analyze the impacts of air pollution on the health of peoples of Meerut area of NCR & give brief description for purification of air by Yagyaroma by using odeniferous substance in Yagya samigri special reference to sandal wood & camphor etc. The practical work was carried for a duration approximately two years. Sampling of Anthracene & Benzo (e) pyrene (PAHs) was carried Monthly basis & 24 hours twice in a month & data was collected. The present study is very useful to regulatory authorities & administration to understand problems of air pollution in the Meerut area of NCR & helpful in prevention of Air Pollution. Anthracene & Benzo (e) pyrene (PAHs) are considered as a carcinogenic and toxic contaminants of ambient air of Meerut area of NCR. Anthracene & Benzo (e) pyrene (PAHs) are carcinogenic and hazardous to biotic life and no safe level of exposure can be recommended. In Meerut City, the sampling locations are residential area, commercial and industrial area during four seasons viz. summer, Monsoon, Post monsoon & Winter. Variations in levels of Anthracene & Benzo (e) pyrene (PAHs) were observed during these seasons.