PAPER ID: IJIM/Vol. 9 (VIII) December/9-13/2

AUTHOR: Mrs. Saroj Bala and Mrs. Anita Bhatia

TITLE: THE ROLE OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHALLENGES – WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO INDIA

ABSTRACT: Environmental degradation is a pressing global challenge, and India, with its rapid urbanization and industrialization, faces significant ecological threats. Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers transformative solutions for monitoring, managing, and mitigating environmental issues by enabling data-driven decision-making, real-time monitoring, and predictive analytics. This article examines the role of AI in addressing environmental challenges with a special focus on India. It highlights AI applications in air quality management, climate change mitigation, water resource management, waste management, biodiversity conservation, and sustainable agriculture. The study also explores successful Indian case studies such as AI-driven air quality monitoring and stubble burning detection through satellite imagery.

However, several challenges impede the integration of AI in environmental protection, including limited data availability, infrastructural deficits, financial constraints, and ethical concerns. The article emphasizes the need for enhanced public-private partnerships, investment in AI infrastructure, skill development, and the establishment of regulatory frameworks to overcome these barriers. By leveraging AI’s capabilities effectively, India can make significant strides toward achieving sustainable development goals and ensuring environmental sustainability for future generations.

KEYWORDS: Artificial Intelligence (AI), Air quality management, Skill development, development goals.

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