A Breathless Crisis

Air pollution in India is more than just dust—it's a public health emergency reducing life expectancy by over 5 years.

Health Visualizer

How Toxic is the Air?

Drag slider to simulate levels.

Good(0) Mod(100) Poor(250) Severe(450) Peak(900+)
Current AQI 50

Good

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Risk

Minimal.

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Exercise?

Safe.

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Precautions

None.

The Pollutants Source

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Vehicles (40%)

Millions of old diesel cars and trucks release Nitrogen Oxides (NOx) and PM2.5.

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Crop Burning (25%)

Seasonal burning of paddy straw in Punjab/Haryana turns the sky grey in winter.

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Industry (20%)

Coal-fired power plants and brick kilns release Sulfur Dioxide (SO2).

The Way Forward

1. Stop Stubble Burning

Policy Needed

Instead of burning, farmers can use Happy Seeder machines to mulch residue back into soil.

2. Green Transport

Future Tech

Rapid shift to Electric Vehicles (EVs) and massive expansion of Metro/Bus networks to reduce private cars.

3. Your Role

  • Don't burn waste/leaves.
  • Carpool or use Metro.
  • Use N95 masks when AQI > 300.