The Meghalaya government is set to introduce a pilot project in Byrnihat using advanced solar-powered air purification machines developed by Mumbai-based Zero Carbon Tech24 Pvt. Ltd. after successful trials conducted by the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board (MSPCB).
The proposed initiative was reviewed during a meeting held on Wednesday, attended by officials of the MSPCB, local village representatives and company officials. During the session, experts showcased the air purification technology and outlined its potential to reduce pollution levels in Byrnihat, which has frequently figured among the most polluted towns in India in recent years.
Jirang MLA and Cabinet Minister Sosthenes Sohtun said the pilot project is designed to improve air quality in the industrial town while ensuring that industries continue to adhere to prescribed environmental and pollution control standards.
He also announced that the state government has approved the long-pending proposal to establish a regional office of the Meghalaya State Pollution Control Board in Byrnihat. The new office is expected to strengthen environmental monitoring, facilitate quicker inspections and enhance enforcement against pollution-related violations.
According to the state government, the combined measures are intended to improve air quality in Byrnihat, strengthen regulatory oversight and safeguard public health through the adoption of advanced pollution-control technology and more effective environmental monitoring.
