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The city is all set to have air pollution control devices in order to improve Nashik’s air quality. On behalf of National Environmental Engineering Research Institute (NEERI), the devices will be used to control air pollution in the city. Nashik is one of the four cities where these devices will be used. Delhi, Patna and Raipur are the remaining three cities. A survey is in process to decide upon the number of devices and locations where the devices will be installed. The device will not only suck in the dust particles and toxic elements, but will also give out purified air. These devices will be installed in 10 cities of the state and 70 cities across the country in a phase-wise manner. Nashik is the first city chosen in Maharashtra for the project. In April, the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) of India listed Nashik among the 94 cities across the country that has failed to meet the prescribed standards of pollution.