Overview
- Officials say the system will go live in the next six months with public access targeted for mid-2026 after testing.
- MANAS will deploy 75 cost-effective sensors to deliver neighbourhood-scale readings on a BMC-managed portal independent of the national dashboard.
- An IIT Kanpur artificial intelligence model will analyse data to identify probable pollution sources and suggest mitigation measures.
- Before wider release, BMC will validate sensor outputs by running them alongside Mumbai’s 28 CPCB-linked CAAQMS stations and calibrating for consistency.
- Placement will follow a mapped airshed grid of the city, with the initiative launched as recent readings show recurring concerns, including an AQI of 125 on Tuesday.