{"id":169293,"date":"2025-01-25T14:46:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-25T09:16:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/?p=169293"},"modified":"2025-01-25T14:46:05","modified_gmt":"2025-01-25T09:16:05","slug":"indias-first-self-powered-indoor-air-quality-monitor-launched-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gkseries.com\/blog\/indias-first-self-powered-indoor-air-quality-monitor-launched-at-thiruvananthapuram-airport\/","title":{"rendered":"India\u2019s First Self-Powered Indoor Air Quality Monitor Launched at Thiruvananthapuram Airport"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has inaugurated Pavana Chitra, India\u2019s first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, located at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. This innovative facility is powered by indigenous indoor solar cells developed by the CSIR-NIIST, utilizing locally available materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Details of event<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>During a subsequent event at the Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology, the Minister emphasized the importance of biotechnology in India\u2019s future industrial revolution and its potential for global leadership.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Inauguration of Pavana Chitra<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Jitendra Singh unveiled\u00a0<strong>Pavana Chitra\u00a0<\/strong>at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, marking a significant milestone in air quality monitoring.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The facility is\u00a0<strong>self-powered and uses indigenous solar cells developed by CSIR-NIIST.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Technology and Innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The air quality<strong>\u00a0monitor operates off-grid, highlighting India\u2019s advancements in sustainable technology using locally sourced materials.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This initiative reflects India\u2019s commitment\u00a0<strong>to utilizing homegrown solutions in addressing environmental challenges.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Focus on Biotechnology<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>In a meeting with\u00a0<strong>300 SC\/ST farmers and artisans<\/strong>, the Minister stressed that\u00a0<strong>it is time for India to lead in the biotechnology sector.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He mentioned the\u00a0<strong>need for creative approaches to enhance the value of agricultural products cultivated by Indian farmers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation for the Next Industrial Revolution<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Jitendra Singh emphasized the upcoming industrial revolution in India, advocating for initiatives like the\u00a0<strong>Bio E3 policy<\/strong>\u00a0to propel the country forward.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He underscored the importance of biotechnology, space, and agriculture as primary sectors for growth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cultural and Scientific Contributions<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>At the event, the Minister released<strong>\u00a0two books as part of the Science Heritage Project.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>He launched<strong>\u00a0six community projects under the Tribal Heritage Project of BRIC-RGCB\u00a0<\/strong>and honored award-winning farmers for their contributions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Attendees<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The event featured the participation of various dignitaries, including former Union Minister of State for External Affairs Shri V. Maraleedharan and RGCB Director Chandrabhas Narayan, who presented a momento to the Union Minister.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The collaborative efforts between<strong>\u00a0BRIC-RGCB<\/strong>\u00a0and the Swadeshi Science Movement-Kerala\u00a0<strong>(SSM-K) aim to enhance scientific outreach and community development.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Recognition of Thiruvananthapuram<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dr. Jitendra Singh referred to Thiruvananthapuram as the\u00a0<strong>\u201cscience capital of India,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0recognizing its role in scientific research and innovation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has inaugurated Pavana Chitra, India\u2019s first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, located at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. This innovative facility is powered by indigenous indoor solar cells developed by the CSIR-NIIST, utilizing locally available materials. 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