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The year 2001 was a step forward in our pursuit for pollution control. During the year, some positive developments have taken place in regard to improvement in fuel quality, control of pollution from automobiles and reduction in pollution from industries. The capital city of Delhi, which earned the dubious distinction as one of the most polluted cities, can now have a sense of satisfaction when stars are visible at night and when one does not have to helplessly inhale the belching smoke from the vehicular exhaust and chimneys of factories.

For control of pollution in rivers, lakes and marine systems, useful progress has been made through treatment systems in grossly polluting industries and through the sewage treatment plants for preventing the discharge of untreated municipal sewage from the cities.

To ensure that the pollution control systems are properly operated by the industries, the Central Board and the State Pollution Control Boards conducted surprise checks in the major polluting industries. Among the highly polluting categories industrial units, out of 1551 units, 1349 units have installed requisite pollution control systems, 177 units have been closed down and 25 defaulting units are in various stages of upgrading their treatment systems.

During 2001, we were able to consolidate its ongoing programme for district-wise Zoning Atlas for siting of industries, capacity building for control of pollution and outreach activities involving the students and non-government organisations.

The highlights of various activities during the year are presented in this issue of 'Parivesh" as collated by my colleagues Dr. B.Sengupta, Member Secretary and Dr. C.S.Sharma, Senior Scientist.

We look forward to your continuing support in our endeavour for a clean environment
 

(Dilip Biswas)
Chairman, CPCB