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In May 2017, the Ministry of Earth Sciences introduced the first air quality monitoring and warning
system in Ahmedabad. At that time, the system did not use AI technology. Instead, it worked with
traditional techniques to gather and study environmental information like pollution levels and
weather data.
Today, many cities in India are adopting AI-powered air quality forecasting systems. These smart

systems help local authorities warn people when pollution levels become very high. Citizens can
also use air quality mobile apps to check pollution levels, decide whether to wear masks or choose
routes with cleaner air while travelling.

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Century #Critical Thinking
AI-POWERED SMART AIR QUALITY MONITORING SYSTEM Skills

Traditional air quality monitoring systems provide limited, periodic data, which doesn’t
help in real-time. An AI-powered system continuously analyses air quality data, predicts
pollution levels and sends alerts when pollution exceeds safe limits. This enables timely action,
improving public health and better managing pollution.
Problem:

Air pollution in cities is a serious issue and traditional monitoring systems provide limited, periodic
data, making it difficult to take real-time action.
AI Solution:

An AI-powered system continuously monitors air quality, predicts pollution levels and sends alerts
when pollution exceeds safe limits, allowing authorities to respond quickly.
Based on the above case answer the following questions:

1. What are the limitations of traditional air quality monitoring systems?

2. What benefits does real-time air quality monitoring offer?

Waste Management Challenges

Have you ever wondered what happens to the garbage after it is collected from your home? In
many Indian cities, most of the waste is dumped into large landfill sites where huge amounts of
garbage keep piling up year after year. These overflowing landfills create several environmental

problems. They release harmful gases into the air, spread foul smells and sometimes even catch
fire due to the heat produced inside the waste piles. Plastic waste, food waste and other non-
biodegradable materials take many years to decompose, increasing the problem further. Proper
waste management and recycling are therefore very important to keep cities clean and protect
public health.

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