CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) opens National Environmental Standard Laboratory to certify air-pollution gear

Key facts

• Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh inaugurated the National Environmental Standard Laboratory at the CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (CSIR-NPL) premises.
• The facility will test and calibrate equipment that monitors air pollution, including Online Continuous Emission Monitoring Equipment (OCEMS) and Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS).
• The Environment Ministry has designated CSIR-NPL as the verification and certification agency for emission and ambient air pollution monitoring equipment in India.