There are many researchers at IIT-Delhi who are working on the subject of air quality and CERCA provides them with a platform to connect with the government for the implementation of research output for developing and refining government’s air pollution abatement plans and policy decisions.

CERCA is a model Centre of Excellence (CoE) for all other CoEs at IIT Delhi. CERCA is taking all the necessary initiatives such as policy focused research projects to help researchers and scholars devise effective sustainable solutions to the problem of air pollution through a collaborative, constructive and solution oriented approach.

CERCA has made significant progress over the last one year since its formation. I am proud that so many learned faculties both from within IIT fraternity as well as from outside have joined CERCA as honorary research fellows/visiting faculties.

CERCA at IIT Delhi is filling the much needed gap for tackling the air pollution problem in Delhi/NCR beyond by undertaking scientific projects which would not only help in generating scientific data related to air pollution sources for the government.My best wishes to CERCA.

CERCA has collaborated with various stakeholders in the field such as the pollution control boards, the industry and the general public to frame policies and spread awareness. The centre has pioneered an Air Quality Management modelling network for the Indo-Gangetic Plain (IGP) region in India using the Greenhouse gas and Air Pollution Interactions and Synergies (GAINS) model. The centre has also partnered with UNEP and TERI, India to bring out an annual Air Quality Progress Report for India. I envision a better India, where we all will breathe cleaner air and lead a healthier life, through the efforts of CERCA.