Ahmedabad, February 6: The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has prioritized air quality improvement in its budget for the fiscal year 2026-27, especially in light of the upcoming Commonwealth Games in 2030. Key initiatives include road dust control, traffic management, increasing green cover, vehicle emission control, and air quality monitoring.
In this context, a significant meeting was held under the chairmanship of the Municipal Commissioner with representatives from the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kanpur. The discussion focused on “Smart Sensing and Digital Intelligence for Integrated Management.”
Professor Sachchidanand Tripathi from IIT Kanpur, along with the Deputy Municipal Commissioner (Health) and senior officials from relevant departments, attended the meeting. Professor Tripathi presented a detailed overview of developing a near real-time response system, artificial intelligence-based data analysis, and a hyper-local sensor-based monitoring network aimed at improving the city’s air quality.
As part of this initiative, monitoring grids, mobile labs, and near real-time source apportionment study techniques will be deployed across various city areas to identify pollution hotspots. This will enable rapid, SOP-based actions at the ward level, allowing for swift and scientific decision-making in pollution control.
The plan outlines a phased approach from 2026 to 2030, involving baseline mapping, sensor installation, data platform development, capacity building, and a real-time decision-based management system. The effective implementation of these measures is expected to significantly contribute to sustainable development and air quality improvement in the city.
With the execution of this plan, notable enhancements in Ahmedabad’s air quality are anticipated in the coming years, positively impacting citizens’ health. This technology-driven initiative is seen as a crucial step towards making Ahmedabad a cleaner, more organized, and healthier city.