Visakhapatnam: Visakhapatnam’s Andhra University-based start-up Geo Climate Risk Solutions (GCRS) says it has made notable advancements in environmental management and sustainability through employing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies.
The start-up specialises in evaluating climate risks and predicting weather patterns, which are crucial for alleviating the effects of climate change on communities, ecosystems and economies.
“The company's most ground-breaking innovations lie in its AI-powered early warning systems and agricultural decision-support tools. These enable precise predictions of extreme weather events, including floods, droughts, wildfires and urban heat islands,” said GCRS chief executive officer Prasad Babu.
Talking to this correspondent in Visakhapatnam on Tuesday, he said by providing critical predictive insights, GCRS empowers stakeholders to develop robust risk mitigation and adaptive strategies.
Prasad Babu explained that his company employs sophisticated data engineering, AI and machine learning (ML) tools to analyse intricate datasets, facilitating precise forecasts of climate-related events. He said the company has earned recognition from the Central Ground Water Authority (CGWA) under the union ministry of Jal Shakti for its proficiency in hydrogeological reporting and groundwater modelling.
The company's technological offerings are impressive and include several innovative tools. The Lake Management System (LAMAS) provides diagnostic capabilities for assessing lake health, while Geosust enables real-time monitoring of geo-hazards. SaMM tracks sand mining activities and Geocoast focuses on monitoring coastal zone degradation and environmental impacts.
The GCRS CEO said the company's extensive service portfolio encompasses water stewardship planning, groundwater impact analysis and net-zero transition planning. Their carbon exchange platform aids organisations in managing their carbon footprints, supporting them in achieving sustainability objectives.
The company's diverse clients include governmental bodies, corporations, multilateral organisations and NGOs, all of whom benefit from GCRS' actionable environmental solutions.
