Present study deals with the stack and ambient air quality monitoring of brick klins in Uttar Pradesh and air dispersion modeling was carried out using the Gaussian model to calculate the ground level concentrations (GLC) of suspended particulate matter (SPM). Based on GLC, criteria has been proposed for installation of new brick kilns and good house keeping practices have been recommended for adoption in and around the brick kilns to reduce the ill effect of pollution on the buildings, human health, flora and fauna.