Particulate matter pollution and source attribution in eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains industrial corridor: Toward an airshed-based management approach

Key Points

• Particulate matter pollution directly impacts air quality in the eastern Indo-Gangetic Plains, and effective management is essential.
• The study indicates significant contributions from various industrial sources, revealing the need for targeted interventions.
• Analysis of pollution sources was conducted through airshed assessments, which helped identify key contributors to the particulate matter levels.
• The findings support the development of management strategies, suggesting that airshed-based approaches are vital for improving air quality.