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Bosky Khanna ByExpress News ServiceBENGALURU: After a gap of 10 years, Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) has again taken up the exercise to assess the sources of air pollution in the city. At present, KSPCB officials are collating data from all air pollution monitoring stations. This study will also be a part of the 44-point air pollution control agenda (action points) undertaken by KSPCB to mitigate air pollution in Bengaluru. According to another KSPCB study, pollution level drops by 11% wherever Namma Metro runs. As per the ambient air quality report of KSPCB, the average air quality index of Bengaluru in March ranged from 101- 200, which means that the air quality is moderate and inhaling air may cause breathing discomfort for people with lung diseases and heart ailments..