Who are we?

India Sensor Evaluation and Training (Indi-SET) is an independent research facility established by Center for Study of Science, Technology and Policy (CSTEP) in Bengaluru, India, to advance scientific evaluation and comprehensive performance assessment of low-cost air quality sensors.

Indi-SET aims to enhance real-time air quality monitoring through commercially available, scalable, and affordable sensors for evidence-based air quality management. By bridging rigorous scientific validation with practical deployment, the facility supports researchers, policymakers, industries, and urban planners in making informed environmental decisions.

Our Story

Indi-SET Journey

Identifying the Air Quality Data Gap

Started a 55-node PM sensor network and mobile monitoring

2021-2022
2023

Pilot Evaluation & Foundation Setup

Established Indi-SET's Bengaluru facility; Google AirView

Evaluation Framework & Protocol Development

Indi-SET Bengaluru Phase 1: Multipollutant sensor evaluation; Started development of AQ-DMS

Jan 2024 – Jan 2025
Jul 2024 – Ongoing

Official Launch & Network Deployment

Deployed 40-node multipollutant sensor network; Indi-SET expansion

Scaling Through National Initiatives

Indi-SET Bengaluru Phase 2: AIRLAB microsensor challenge

Jan 2025 – Jul 2026
Oct 2025 – Sept 2028

Standardisation & Long-Term Infrastructure

AQ-DMS + Standardisation of protocols for testing