India's First Self-Powered Indoor Air Quality Monitor Launched at Thiruvananthapuram Airport
Union Minister of State for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, has inaugurated Pavana Chitra, India’s 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.
Inauguration of Pavana Chitra
Technology and Innovation
Focus on Biotechnology
Preparation for the Next Industrial Revolution
Cultural and Scientific Contributions
Attendees
Recognition of Thiruvananthapuram
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Why in the news? | Dr. Jitendra Singh, has inaugurated Pavana Chitra, India’s first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, located at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. |
Facility | Pavana Chitra is India’s first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility. |
Technology | Powered by indigenous indoor solar cells developed by CSIR-NIIST using locally available materials. |
Key Innovation | Air quality monitor operates off-grid, showcasing India’s advancements in sustainable technology. |
Biotechnology Focus | Dr. Singh emphasized biotechnology’s importance for India’s future industrial revolution and global leadership. |
Recognition of Thiruvananthapuram | Dr. Singh called Thiruvananthapuram the “science capital of India” for its contributions to scientific research. |
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