CSIR-Indian Institute of Chemical Technology, Hyderabad, on Tuesday announced the installation of 17 indigenously developed ‘Meghdhoot’ air-water plants at six key railway stations in Mumbai in collaboration with Maithri Aquatech to provide drinking water to commuters.
The plants use state-of-the-art technology to convert atmospheric moisture into potable water, mimicking the natural rain cycle. This atmospheric water is enriched with a proprietary mineral solution and passed through an intricate filtration process to ensure compliance with both World Health Organisation and Indian potable water standards.
CSIR-IICT director D. Srinivasa Reddy, fellow scientists S. Sridhar, Shailaja, former MP Vijay Darda and representatives from Central Railway were present during the inauguration of the plants on platform 1 at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus in Mumbai.
