Gujarat Launches 'Lake and Air Watch' Initiative for Real-Time Environmental Monitoring
Gujarat launched Lake and Air Watch with satellite and sensor monitoring across 169 urban bodies; ₹10 crore budget.
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Key Points for RAS
- Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) launched the Lake and Air Watch initiative for environmental monitoring
- Programme combines satellite tracking and real-time sensors across 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas
- Satellite system tracks lake area changes, algae growth, waste accumulation and water quality indicators
- Budget of ₹10 crore with a centralised digital dashboard displaying maps, trends and automatic alerts
- Data from multiple departments consolidated for timely intervention on pollution and lake deterioration
The Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) launched the 'Lake and Air Watch' initiative, a technology-driven environmental monitoring programme combining satellite tracking and real-time sensors across 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas. The satellite-based system will track lake area changes, algae growth, waste accumulation and water quality indicators, while air quality monitoring stations will provide real-time AQI data. With a budget of ₹10 crore, the platform features a centralised digital dashboard displaying maps, trends and automatic alerts if pollution levels rise or lake conditions deteriorate. Data from multiple departments will be consolidated for timely intervention.
Frequently Asked Questions
1 What is Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative and who launched it?
The Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) launched the Lake and Air Watch initiative — a technology-driven environmental monitoring programme combining satellite tracking and real-time sensors across 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas. With a budget of ₹10 crore, the platform features a centralised digital dashboard showing maps, trends, and automatic alerts.
2 What does the satellite-based system in Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative track?
The satellite-based system in Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative tracks: lake area changes, algae growth, waste accumulation, and water quality indicators. Air quality monitoring stations provide real-time AQI data. The programme covers 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas with a ₹10 crore budget.
3 How many municipal corporations and areas are covered under Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative?
Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative covers 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas across the state. The Gujarat Urban Development Mission (GUDM) launched this technology-driven environmental monitoring programme with a budget of ₹10 crore to provide real-time satellite tracking and AQI data.
4 What is the budget for Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative and what does the dashboard show?
Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch initiative has a budget of ₹10 crore. The centralised digital dashboard displays maps, trends, and automatic alerts when pollution levels rise or lake conditions deteriorate. It covers 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas with satellite tracking for lakes and real-time AQI sensors.
5 How does Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch programme use technology for environmental monitoring?
Gujarat's Lake and Air Watch programme by GUDM uses: satellite tracking (lake area, algae growth, waste, water quality), real-time AQI sensors (air quality monitoring), and a centralised digital dashboard (maps, trends, automatic alerts). Covers 17 municipal corporations and 152 municipal areas with a ₹10 crore budget.
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