Karnataka Installs Air Purifier Trees in Industrial Zones

The Karnataka Pollution Control Board has deployed artificial “air purifier trees” in heavily industrialized zones of Peenya and Bommasandra in Bengaluru. Each 20-foot unit uses a combination of activated carbon filters, electrostatic precipitators, and live plants to clean ambient air. The device can purify up to 3 lakh cubic meters daily and reduces PM2.5 and PM10 levels by 40–50% within a 100-meter radius. Solar panels power the system, and data is sent to a central dashboard. Residents and workers have reported improved air quality and reduced respiratory discomfort. The pilot has received praise from industrial associations who see it as an eco-friendly alternative to regulatory crackdowns. The government plans to install 100 more such units across pollution hotspots if results continue to show measurable impact.

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