LAHORE – The Punjab government has installed 30 advanced air quality monitors in various cities of the province.
With the installation of new monitors, Lahore’s monitoring capacity has increased to eight units.
The new monitors in Lahore are strategically placed at THQ Hospital Kahna, Jiya Bhagga Police Station, Shahdara Teaching Hospital, Punjab University, and Wildlife Park, Raiwind.
Other cities benefiting from this initiative include Rawalpindi (3), Faisalabad, Sheikhupura, and Sialkot (1 each), Multan, Gujranwala, and Bahawalpur (2 each). Sargodha (2) and Dera Ghazi Khan (1) are expected to activate their systems by the end of this month.
These devices are linked to the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) central control room for real-time monitoring.
Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb highlighted that the collected air quality data will be integrated with the global Air Quality Index (AQI) system, providing accurate and reliable information to the public and researchers.
This system is designed to facilitate timely actions to improve environmental conditions.
“This initiative is a revolutionary step to safeguard human lives,” said the minister. “It will provide transparent data to the public and ensure an effective solution to air pollution challenges.”
This program is not only a significant step toward environmental conservation but also an example of utilizing digital technology to enhance governance and improve public service delivery.
