Indira Gandhi Academy of Environmental Education, Research and Ecoplanning, Jiwaji University, Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, India-474011

 Gwalior is a historical and major city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It is located south of Delhi the capital city of India, and 423 kilometers north of Bhopal, the state capital. Gwalior is being called as The Heart of Incredible India. Gwalior is surrounded by industrial and commercial zones of neighboring districts (Malanpur – Bhind, Banmor – Morena) on all three main directions. Rapid increase in urbanization with vehicle congestion has increased enormously on the roads of Gwalior city. As a result of this, gaseous pollutants (SOx, NOx) and Respirable and suspended particulate matter pollutants are continuously increasing in the ambient air of Gwalior city. Levels of SO₂ were monitored at 4 locations of Gwalior city by using high volume air sampler (Envirotech APM 415 and 411). The average ambient air concentration of SO₂ was found below the permissible limits of NAAQS of CPCB at all the sites. Comparatively somewhat higher concentration of SO₂ was observed during these months. A health survey was also carried out which demonstrated that symptoms were developed such as sneezing, sore throat, shortness of breath, wheezing, chest tightness, skin irritation, nausea etc. In this study, an exposure–response assessment (aged 10 to 60 years) was carried out related to health problems due to vehicular pollution between the months of November-2013 to May-2014 (winter). The main objectives of this study are to investigate the state of vehicular emission in Gwalior and to investigate the impact of vehicular emission on people.

Keywords: Ambient Air; Gwalior City; Health Impact; SO₂ Concentration