The Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board (UPPCB) has announced plans to implement Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to enhance real-time pollution monitoring across the state. This initiative aims to strengthen environmental oversight and accelerate detection of pollution sources.
Under the project, UPPCB has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Lucknow, marking a strategic collaboration to develop an AI-based monitoring system. Top officials from both organizations were present at the MoU signing ceremony.
The AI system will integrate data from multiple sources, including web and CCTV cameras, Online Continuous Emission and Effluent Monitoring Systems (OCEEMS) from industrial and sewage units, and biomedical waste management systems. By analyzing these data streams in real time, the system will detect pollution violations promptly and issue alerts to authorities for swift action.
Officials said the project is part of the Uttar Pradesh government’s broader push to adopt advanced technologies for governance, aiming to modernize environmental protection and improve operational efficiency. The initiative will be rolled out in multiple phases, including consultation, implementation, and post-deployment evaluation.
With AI-driven monitoring, UPPCB expects faster identification of pollution hotspots and better enforcement of environmental norms, contributing to cleaner air and water in the state.
