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1. In which airport was India's first self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, Pavana Chitra, unveiled?
Thiruvananthapuram International Airport has become the first airport in India to have a self-powered indoor air quality monitoring facility, Pavana Chitra, inaugurated by Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh. This innovative facility is powered by indigenous indoor solar cells developed by CSIR-NIIST and crafted from locally available materials. Pavana Chitra tracks temperature, humidity, CO2, VOCs, and the air quality index, showcasing India's commitment to sustainable practices and traveller health.