Air Pollution: The Crisis We Breathe Every Day

Air Pollution – India’s Invisible Public Health Crisis

Air pollution in India is no longer seasonal; it is constant and deadly.

Major cities regularly exceed safe AQI limits, disproportionately affecting children, older adults, and low-income communities.

Causes

• Vehicular emissions
• Industrial pollution
• Construction dust
• Crop residue burning

Human Cost

Air pollution contributes to:

• Respiratory illnesses
• Heart disease
• Reduced life expectancy

What Needs to Change

• Policy enforcement
• Clean energy adoption
• Public transport
• Conscious consumption.
• Reduce waste & emissions
• Support circular economy brands
• Make sustainability personal

Sources

• WHO Air Quality Reports
• IQAir World Air Quality Report
• CPCB India Data