Gujarat will launch the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to monitor lake health and air quality in cities through technology, ensuring sustainable urban development and environmental protection.

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• Gujarat Urban Development Mission will introduce the ‘Lake and Air Watch’ initiative to monitor lake conditions and air quality across urban areas through a coordinated technological monitoring system.
• The initiative aims to address challenges caused by rapid urbanisation, including lake pollution, declining water quality, reduced groundwater recharge and worsening air quality in densely populated cities.
• An integrated digital platform will be developed to provide real-time monitoring of lake health and air quality, generating alerts for timely intervention and effective environmental management.
• Satellite technology will be used to analyse lake areas, detect waste accumulation and monitor algae growth, enabling authorities to take quick conservation and restoration actions.
• Air quality monitoring stations will be installed in seventeen municipal corporations and one hundred fifty-two municipal areas to provide real-time Air Quality Index updates.
• Automatic alerts will be generated whenever air quality levels deteriorate, helping concerned departments take immediate corrective steps to control pollution and protect public health.
• A centralised state-level dashboard will consolidate environmental data, displaying maps, trends, alerts and operational updates to strengthen coordination among different government departments.
• The initiative will also share environmental information with citizens to increase awareness and support climate resilience, contributing to sustainable urban development across Gujarat.