Air Pollution Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) 2026 – Features, Technology and Significance for Delhi-NCR
30 October 2026
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Air Pollution Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) 2026 – Features, Technology and Significance for Delhi-NCR
1. Background and Recent Development: On 24 October 2026, Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh inaugurated the Integrated Atmospheric Chemistry and Aerosol Toxicity Analysis Laboratory (AATAL) at the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), New Delhi. Developed under Mission Mausam at an estimated cost of ₹80 crore, it was described by the government as the world's first integrated facility of its kind.
2. Objective: AATAL aims to move beyond conventional Air Quality Index (AQI) readings by identifying pollutants, their sources and potential health effects.
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AATAL, launched under Mission Mausam at IITM New Delhi, offers real-time source apportionment and 72-hour forecasts to tackle Delhi-NCR air pollution.
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