Dr Sachchida Nand Tripathi is a professor at IIT Kanpur and is also a part of the steering committee for National Clean Air Program (NCAP) under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. In this episode of 'Understanding the Future of Air Quality Monitoring', with Dr Sachchida Nand Tripathi, we explore the topic of air quality monitoring and how low-cost sensor-based monitoring can complement the existing ecosystem of monitoring. In this episode, we start our conversation with understanding the various parameters that are measured to monitor the air quality as well as how does the satellite and on-ground monitoring systems function. We further dive into the topic of the sensor-based low-cost monitoring device; understand how they function as well as the type of accuracy and at cost point they are available. We also explore the topic of the calibration and validation of such sensor-based devices and how they can be managed without certification, which might make the process more complex for deployment as well as scaling up of the ecosystem. Additionally, we explore the work that the National Knowledge Network will perform in training states and urban local bodies under the NCAP. At last, we discuss the skillsets to work in the field of air quality monitoring. To know more about the Climate Centre for Cities: http://c-cube.niua.org/ Follow Climate Centre for Cities on Social Media: https://linktr.ee/ccube Conceptualized, Produced & Hosted by Punit Gandhi: https://www.punitgandhi.com/ Music Credits: https://josephmcdade.com/ Disclaimer: Climate Centre for Cities (C-Cube) is providing this podcast as a public service, but it is neither a legal interpretation nor a statement of C-Cube's policy. Reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the C-Cube. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by C-Cube employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the view of the C-Cube or any of its officials.