Our Mission

The National Knowledge Network has been envisioned as an advisory body of experts working in the field of air pollution from IITs and National Laboratories, as well as regulatory bodies and policy makers. The NKN also has independent members and representatives from NGOs working in this field. The details of the constitution of NKN is available under ‘About NKN’. A repertoire of all predominant faculty/ scientists and Institutes/ National Laboratories working in the extensive field of air pollution have been created under the purview of the NKN, and named as the Institutes of Repute (IoRs). The IoRs represent the knowledge bank and think tank for the country to draw from in dealing with the ongoing challenge of air pollution.

Successful implementation of the NCAP will rely on a robust coordination by a strong knowledge network which will support the NCAP where needed. Institutions of higher learning with strong research expertise in air quality, civil/mechanical engineering, environmental sciences, public health were identified as knowledge partners for State Pollution Control Boards to deliver on the objectives of the NCAP.

News

42 per cent posts in MPCB vacant: Ministry data

BMC’s air quality plan: ‘Guidelines are step in right direct though imperfect’

Despite being successful pilot, MPCB ditches low-cost air quality monitors in city

Winter School -2023 on the topic “Atmospheric Aerosol Measurement and Source Apportionment Studies” is being conducted from 20th -25th February 2023,  organised by Central University of Jammu , under the aegis of National Knowledge Network (NKN)

Prof. S.N.Tripathi featured in the “Idea exchange-Newsmakers in the Newsroom”, Indian Express, November 7, 2022

Under the aegis of the “Urban Integrated environment modeling and service,” a National Supercomputing Mission consortia program of GoI, CPCB and C-DAC are organizing a two-day workshop on Urban Air Quality Management and hands-on training on ‘UrbAirIndia’ a decision making tool.

Prof. Tripathi as a panelist on Sansad TV , discussing issues related to air pollution , October 25,2022

Stubble burning factor for 10-15 days, weather & geography also play a role: Sachchida Nand Tripathi

Air Quality in India’s Capital Is Dreadfully Bad. Again

Delhi: Bad air due to emissions affecting health the most

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Events

Regional (East) meet of Institutes of Repute associated with NCAP: Convergence of Knowledge, Institutional Capacity and Infrastructure Building”, was jointly organised by Bihar State Pollution Control Board (BSPCB) and technical partner, National Knowledge Network (NKN) – Secretariat at IIT-Kanpur on 24th and 25th March 2023.

Online lectures on “City Action plan and Third-Party Assessment”

Online lectures on “City Action plan and Third-Party Assessment”

Online lectures on “Induction Training on National Clean Air Program”

Online lectures on “Induction Training on National Clean Air Program”

The national knowledge network (NKN) is launching a training program on air quality management on 7th Feb 2022

IGP, Lucknow, India

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Quotes

“This initiative brings together all key players necessary for the success of NCAP. The National Knowledge Network is a confluence of researchers, policy
makers, implementing authorities and city governance relying on each other and working together, towards the same goal.”

Shri Shiv Das Meena, Chairman, Central Pollution Control Board

“State Pollution boards will be the key pillars for combating air pollution in India, and are slated to play a major role in the effective implementation of the NCAP.  Integration of higher learning institutions in planning, implementation and monitoring of air pollution across the country will be an important support to NCAP.”

Prof. S.N. Tripathi