• Augmenting Air Quality Monitoring Networks

The real-time data collected by Prkruti is validated by artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms. The data can then be accessed by government institutions and industries through the integrated open-source software on mobiles or computers.

The co-founder explains that the B2B device monitors air quality in real-time and shares the data via Wi-Fi and GPRS to a central server, which then displays the findings on the Prkruti app or web display software.

With insights about factors such as PM 2.5, PM 10, carbon dioxide, ozone, humidity, noise etc., government institutions can come up with policies to control the air quality of a particular area.

The data available will help individuals get aware of the impact of their actions on the environment and what they can do to control pollution levels.

Prkruti, which can be installed outdoors on poles and walls, runs independently as it is powered by solar energy. It is also waterproof to safeguard itself from rains. “The device produces its own solar energy to power itself and does not require any extra electricity to operate. The device can also store solar energy to power itself for at least two to three days in case of cloudy or rainy weather,”
The startup has also been selected by petrochemical major Shell for its E4 Scale Track 2020. As a part of this program, Shell will help the selected startups to scale up their products and operations, and also focus on their business strategy. Shell also invested an undisclosed amount in February 2020 in Jal Technologies as a part of this programme.