India, Sept. 23 -- Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav launched an enhanced version of the Sameer application - provides real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) updates for cities across the country - on Monday. The update includes an interactive map which shows nearby AQI stations, an AQI calendar, location-based services for identifying exposure, and personalised alerts, officials said.

The app is the primary information provider of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). The revamped version came on CPCB's 51st foundation day, where Yadav also virtually inaugurated two new laboratories at the board's regional directorates in Pune and Shillong. While the Pune centre will monitor up to 70 environmental parameters, the Shillong faci...