<p>Black Carbon (BC) is a potent air pollutant with severe implications for both health and climate. Emitted through partial combustion of petroleum based fuel and biomass materials, BC particles are characterized by their fine particulate nature and ability to absorb sunlight, posing serious problems to human health and climate. To effectively combat these growing concerns, accurate evaluation and measurement of BC emissions are becoming critical areas of research. This review examines BC emissions from various sources and explores advances in its measurement techniques and regional mitigation strategies. It also advocates for integrating BC emissions mitigation into broader climate and health policies. BC can be measured in a number of ways to test the effectiveness of a mitigation strategy. Among these methods, sensor-based approaches have revolutionized the way BC is measured, tracked, and targeted for remediation.</p><p>India, being a rapidly industrializing nation with dense urban centers, grapples with significant BC emissions. Several notable programs and initiatives have been established to tackle the excessive release of BC in the country. The National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), launched by the Government of India, strives to reduce atmospheric pollution through city-specific action plans and technological interventions. The Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana intends to finance clean sources of cooking fuel for vulnerable populations, curbing BC emissions from traditional biomass burning. Continuous research and collaboration on BC emissions hold the potential to significantly reduce BC emissions' effects on human health and the global environment.</p>