Maharashtra Pollution Control Board (MPCB) has launched GreenMind AI — an artificial intelligence-powered information assistant designed to make environmental data, permissions, and regulations easily accessible to citizens, industries, and professionals across the state.
Developed in collaboration with Axion Labs, the platform was launched at the MPCB headquarters in Mumbai this week. The initiative aims to improve the state’s regulatory efficiency and encourage compliance through digital transformation. Officials said the move aligns with the government’s broader agenda to integrate smart technologies into governance and public service delivery. At its core, GreenMind AI seeks to democratise environmental information — long considered complex and bureaucratic — by making it available through an intuitive digital interface. A senior MPCB official said, “The goal is to ensure that every citizen or industry professional can access authentic environmental data and understand compliance norms without needing intermediaries. It’s about empowering users through information.”
The platform comprises three key components. The first, a public chatbot, acts as an interactive guide that answers questions on MPCB’s norms, permissions, and circulars in simple, verifiable language. The second, an internal AI portal, enables MPCB officers to swiftly interpret and locate regulatory data, reducing manual workload and improving decision-making speed. The third, a secure admin panel, allows MPCB staff to monitor user engagement, update new regulations, and track public feedback in real time. Industry experts noted that GreenMind AI could serve as a model for other Indian states seeking to enhance environmental transparency through artificial intelligence. “This marks the beginning of data-driven environmental management in Maharashtra,” said one environmental policy analyst. “It bridges the gap between citizens and the state, ensuring that clarity and compliance go hand in hand.”
The launch of GreenMind AI also comes amid growing calls for technology-led environmental accountability. By automating information access and streamlining regulatory processes, the MPCB hopes to reduce procedural delays while promoting sustainable industrial growth. Officials highlighted that the system supports the principles of open data governance and smart regulation, reinforcing Maharashtra’s position as one of India’s early adopters of AI in environmental administration. Beyond easing compliance, the platform is expected to play a role in advancing the state’s broader sustainability and net-zero commitments by improving public engagement and awareness.
As India’s cities face increasing environmental challenges, GreenMind AI represents a forward-looking blend of technology, transparency, and citizen participation — signalling a shift toward smarter, more equitable environmental governance.
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