The Goa State Pollution Control Board in association with the Road Transport Organization could conduct a comprehensive emissions assessment of the vehicles in Goa so as to determine the amount of emissions of carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides and particulate matter in Goa. It is known that when every new car and new scooter or motorcycle is being registered, an affidavit is sworn by the purchaser detailing the type of vehicle that is being registered. With the help of the company of manufacture, it could be determined as to how much of greenhouse gases are emitted by use of a litre of petrol or diesel for each type and model of vehicle. If the percentage of the total number of vehicles on the road is known, then the amount of greenhouse gases emitted by the vehicles can be calculated accurately. This will go a long way in knowing the quality of the ambient air in Goa as also being able to monitor by fixing rules on the emission stage of the vehicle which can go a long way in controlling emissions in Goa. Other states can also conduct similar tests.
