Delhi’s Bold Tech Push: AI Partnership with IIT Kanpur to Combat Air Pollution

Delhi’s fight against air pollution is set for a major technological upgrade. The government has announced plans to collaborate with IIT Kanpur to develop an Artificial Intelligence enabled decision support system. This marks a shift from seasonal campaigns to a comprehensive, 365-day clean air strategy backed by science and technology.  

Key Highlights:

• Strategic Collaboration: Partnership with IIT Kanpur to design AI-based pollution control systems.  
• Hyper local Monitoring: Deployment of low cost sensors alongside existing air quality stations for granular data.  
• Data Integration: Use of satellite imagery and dynamic source apportionment to pinpoint pollution sources.  
• Pilot Project: Initial rollout in select wards to test sensor accuracy and AI models.  
• Coordinated Governance: Shared data platform to enable collaboration among civic bodies, enforcement agencies, and technical institutions.  
• Focus Areas: Targeting vehicular emissions, dust control, industrial pollutants, and waste burning.  
• Long-term Vision: A 365-day action plan to ensure sustained improvements in Delhi’s air quality.  

Sources: India Today, Times of India, Free Press Journal