Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation joins 'BreatheLife'


PTI | Bhubaneswar | Updated: 13-12-2019 13:36 IST | Created: 13-12-2019 13:36 IST
Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation joins 'BreatheLife'
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In a bid to spread awareness about the need to check air pollution, Bhubaneswar city has joined 'BreatheLife' campaign. 'BreatheLife' is a joint campaign launched by WHO, UN Environment and Climate and Clean Air Coalition to raise awareness on the threat of air pollution.

Clean Air Asia India (CAA) is supporting WHO-India on strengthening the BreatheLife network across the country. A training programme organised on Thursday by Clean Air Asia India and WHO-India in partnership with Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) focused on health impacts of air pollution, air quality monitoring and standards, and introduction of 'BreatheLife' campaign.

Following the training programme, BMC officially committed to join the BreatheLife network in the presence of Municipal Commissioner, WHO representative, Clean Air Asia team, officials from Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA), Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) and Bhubaneswar Smart City Ltd and other stakeholders. BMC Commissioner Prem Chandra Chaudhary stressed that public engagement should be a major aspect of the 'BreatheLife' campaign. He also highlighted the need for an immediate action plan to reduce air pollution in the next 3 to 4 years.

Manjeet Singh Saluja, national professional officer (environment and public health), WHO-India, congratulated the leadership of Bhubaneswar city for joining the campaign for ensuring clean air for the city. Prarthana Borah, India Director, Clean Air Asia, said that Bhubaneswar has been very proactive towards addressing environmental concerns and committing to 'BreatheLife' campaign adds another feather to its cap since the focus on the health impact of air pollution will increase public engagement..

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