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Business Upturn
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- Business
- Business Upturn
Techknowgreen Solutions wins Rs 7.86 crore air quality monitoring contract from GUIDE
By Aditya Bhagchandani Published on July 3, 2025, 19:53 IST Techknowgreen Solutions Limited announced on Thursday that it has secured a sub-contract work order worth ₹7.86 crore from the Gujarat Institute of Desert Ecology (GUIDE), under the main customer Deendayal Port Authority (DPA). In its stock exchange filing, the company said the order involves 'continuous air quality management through the provision of two Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) units, along with a comprehensive maintenance contract for three years.' According to the disclosure, the payment terms include 25% of the contract price against successful installation and commissioning of the two systems, with the remaining 75% to be paid monthly on a pro-rata basis over 36 months. The contract is awarded by a domestic entity, and the project timeline will be mutually agreed upon by the parties involved. This order marks a quick win for the company's Gujarat regional office, reflecting the strategic value of its recent expansion into key locations across India. Techknowgreen stated that neither its promoters nor group companies have any interest in the awarding entity, and the transaction does not fall under related party transactions. This new order, valued at ₹7,86,09,952, highlights Techknowgreen's growing presence in the environmental solutions sector and its role in advancing air quality monitoring initiatives in India. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial or investment advice. Please consult a professional advisor before making any investment decisions. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aditya Bhagchandani serves as the Senior Editor and Writer at Business Upturn, where he leads coverage across the Business, Finance, Corporate, and Stock Market segments. With a keen eye for detail and a commitment to journalistic integrity, he not only contributes insightful articles but also oversees editorial direction for the reporting team.
Time of India
03-05-2025
- Climate
- Time of India
Take a deep breath in
Central Pollution Control Board National Institute of Advanced Studies A traffic mix of slow-moving, low-speed, and high-speed vehicles is the biggest issue that Bengaluru is facing, which is impacting the city's air quality — Professor Gufran Beig, chair at NIAS Other than lowering the blistering heat, rain has had a positive impact on the air too. Bengaluru's air quality has improved after a few spells of rain throughout April, data has city witnessed more days with a 'satisfactory' air quality index in April compared with previous logged 27 'satisfactory' and three 'moderate' air quality days in the month. Experts say this is because the rain, along with increased humidity, led to the settling down of air pollutants from vehicular traffic and dust particles.'Better air quality and a greater number of 'good' air quality days can be attributed to April showers. Bengaluru has witnessed excess rainfall in the month, leading to dust and particulate matter settling down. Although the duration of the showers was low, most of them were of high intensity, washing away pollutants,' said an air quality to standards prescribed by the(CPCB), an air quality index (AQI) of 0-50 is categorised as 'good,' AQI of 51-100 is considered 'satisfactory,' AQI of 101-200 is termed as 'moderate,' and AQI values ranging from 201-300 are considered 'poor.'Bengaluru also experienced more 'good' air quality days in many areas in March this year compared to the previous Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring System (CAAQMS) at Nisarga Bhavan recorded 28 good air quality days in March this year, in comparison to only seven such days in March 2024. Similarly, Stations in Jaynagar and Mysore Road recorded one 'good' air quality day each. CAAQMS at NIMHANS showed that the area witnessed six 'good' air quality days, and HSR Layout station recorded three such days this year. In 2024, all these stations had recorded zero 'good' air quality Professor Gufran Beig, chair at the(NIAS) and an air quality expert, says the increase in 'good' air quality days in March this year is accidental. Notably, Professor Beig and his team conducted an emission hotspot study in the city last year and found that Bengaluru has 80 locations with high levels of particulate matter (PM) 2.5 also revealed that the total annual particulate emissions in the city in 2023-24 reached 113 Gg/year for PM10 and 68 Gg/year in the case of PM2.5. Improvements in traffic management, infrastructure, power supply, industrial emissions control, and waste management practices were some recommendations made by the researchers.'Not much has happened on the ground after we published our study last year. A traffic mix of slow-moving, low-speed, and high-speed vehicles is the biggest issue that Bengaluru is facing, which is impacting the city's air quality. The prime reason is bus stops without designated bays. Buses block lanes while picking up and dropping off passengers, causing emissions. This is the first step towards making the city's hotspots more bearable,' said Professor Beig.
