Indian Railways Set Up ‘Meghdoot’ Machines at Mumbai Stations

Indian Railways Set Up ‘Meghdoot’ Machines at Mumbai Stations

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Category : National Published on: September 01 2022

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In line with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of innovation, Indian Railways have set up ‘Meghdoot’ machines at Dadar, Thane and other stations of Mumbai Division.
The unique ‘Meghdoot’ machines use innovative technology to convert water vapour in the air into potable water.
According to the official, a contract for setting up 17 ‘MEGHDOOT’, Atmospheric Water Generator Kiosks’ over Mumbai Division of Central Railway under NINFRIS policy for a period of 5 years has been awarded to Maithri Aquatech Pvt Ltd.
An Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) is a device that extracts water from ambient air. The technology utilizes the science of condensation to extract water vapour from the surrounding atmosphere.
Meghdoot machines are research-driven and it does not need source water. Also the technology is environmentally-friendly with zero maintenance.

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