{
  "id": 9742986,
  "title": "Sindh Launches New Digital System for Environmental Monitoring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/25/sindh-launches-new-digital-system-for-environmental-monitoring",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-09-25T08:57:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "ProPakistani",
    "slug": "propakistani",
    "url": "https://propakistani.pk/2026/09/25/sindh-launches-new-digital-system-for-environmental-monitoring/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has introduced a new digital system alongside the Sindh Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Management Information System (SIEMMIS) to enhance environmental governance and services in the province. This initiative was showcased during a technology exhibition in Karachi, aiming to consolidate key environmental services onto a centralized digital platform. Key features of the new system include the ability for users to submit and renew environmental license applications, process necessary clearances, register industrial establishments, monitor compliance, file and track complaints, and manage inspections online. Sindh Secretary Environment Faisal Ahmed Uqaili explained that this transition towards digital governance seeks to expedite and streamline environmental approvals, industrial registration, inspections, complaint handling, and record management. The SIEMMIS system will also facilitate GIS-based mapping of industrial sites, real-time data monitoring, and instant access to digital documents and historical records. These advancements are expected to facilitate data-driven decision-making in environmental matters. To further assist citizens, SEPA is introducing an artificial intelligence-powered multilingual chatbot that will provide support in both English and Urdu, enabling users to track application and complaint statuses, receive timely updates, and monitor the entire complaint process transparently. Uqaili emphasized that this digital transformation is aimed at establishing a more efficient and effective environmental management system for Sindh, ultimately contributing to a cleaner, greener, and healthier environment.",
  "summary": "The Sindh Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA) has launched a digitalization initiative along with the Sindh Integrated Environmental Monitoring and Management … Read More The post Sindh Launches New Digital System for Environmental Monitoring appeared first on ProPakistani .",
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}