Air Pollution in Visakhapatnam: Assessment, Health Impacts, Mitigation Strategies, and ROI-Based Sustainability Plan

Dr. Tripurana Suneetha Rani

Air Pollution in Visakhapatnam: Assessment, Health Impacts, Mitigation Strategies, and ROI-Based Sustainability Plan

This study examines the state of ambient air quality in Visakhapatnam (Vizag), India—an industrial-port metropolis with complex emission sources spanning heavy industry, a major steel plant, refineries, thermal power generation, cargo ports, roadway traffic, construction, and dispersed residential combustion. We synthesize available monitoring evidence and scientific literature to: (i) profile the pollutant mix and spatio-temporal patterns; (ii) identify likely hotspots; (iii) trace exposure pathways and disease burdens; and (iv) propose a prioritized mitigation portfolio under a return‑on‑investment (ROI) framework that aligns public-health benefits with cost-effective abatement. We close with a long-term sustainability roadmap and an implementation governance model for the Greater Visakhapatnam Municipal Corporation (GVMC), APPCB, port authorities, and civil society stakeholders.

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"Air Pollution in Visakhapatnam: Assessment, Health Impacts, Mitigation Strategies, and ROI-Based Sustainability Plan ", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.10, Issue 9, page no.b815-b827, September-2025, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2508200.pdf

Volume 10 Issue 9, September-2025

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Paper Reg. ID: IJSDR_304662

Published Paper Id: IJSDR2508200

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Research Area: Science and Technology

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56975/ijsdr.v10i8.304662

ISSN: 2455-2631 | IMPACT FACTOR: 9.15 Calculated By Google Scholar | ESTD YEAR: 2016

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