Cummins and CII Launch Advanced Decision Support System for Air Quality in Pune
Cummins India, CII, and partners launched a Decision Support System providing 72-hour air quality forecasts for Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad to enable proactive pollution management.
- 100,000
- 640,000 tonnes
- 71 billion liters
- 130,000 tonnes
What Happened
Cummins India, CII, and NITI Aayog launched an advanced Decision Support System (DSS) for air quality management in Pune and Pimpri Chinchwad. Developed with Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC), Pimpri Chinchwad Municipal Corporation (PCMC), and Airvoice, the DSS provides up to 72-hour air quality forecasts and actionable insights. It helps authorities identify pollution hotspots, investigate emerging events, and plan timely interventions.
“Every city has a unique air quality challenge and therefore requires a unique solution. By expanding this collaborative model from Delhi to cities like Pune, we are creating a blueprint for cleaner, more resilient urban environments.”
640,000 tonnes
Through the Cleaner Air Better Life initiative since inception.
71 billion liters
Via the Cleaner Air Better Life initiative.
130,000 tonnes
Estimated reduction from Cleaner Air Better Life initiatives.
- Clean transport
- Clean fuel
- Clean industry
- Biomass management
Why this matters
The DSS empowers city authorities with data-driven insights to reduce pollution, improving public health and environmental outcomes. It builds on the Cleaner Air Better Life initiative, which has already prevented crop residue burning and cut CO2 emissions across rural India. This collaborative model can be replicated in other cities, scaling impact for communities nationwide.
Terms in This Story
- Decision Support System (DSS)
- A computer-based tool that helps decision-makers analyze data and make informed decisions.
- NITI Aayog
- India's national policy think tank, replacing the Planning Commission.
- CII
- Confederation of Indian Industry, a business association.
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