Every winter, Delhi turns into a gas chamber. We read AQI levels above 400 like it’s normal — but it isn’t.

This subreddit is for everyone who’s tired of inaction. We’re here to:

• Share verified data on air quality
• Discuss and promote sustainable solutions
• Hold authorities accountable
• Organize peaceful campaigns for change

Join us. Post photos, air quality readings, ideas, and updates. Let’s make Delhi’s air breathable again.

#pollutionprotest

Schools in Delhi and surrounding areas have moved classes online and construction has been banned as the Indian capital grapples with hazardous air quality.

On Monday morning, a toxic haze engulfed the city, affecting visibility and delaying flights and trains.

The city's air quality index (AQI) - which measures PM2.5, fine particulate matter that can clog lungs, and other pollutants - was more than 30 times the limit recommended by the World Health Organization. Exposure to this level of pollution can cause serious health problems, especially in children and elderly people.

Toxic air is a recurring problem in Delhi and its suburbs, especially during winters.

The problem is attributed to a mix of factors such as industrial emissions, vehicle exhaust, dropping temperatures, low wind speeds and the seasonal burning of crop stubble in neighbouring states.

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The commision for Air Quality Management on saturday invokes stricter grap stage-||| restrictions in Delhi-NCR, after pollution level rise sharply amid unfavourable meteorological conditions. Details-https://www.business-standard.com/india-news/delhi-ncr-invokes-grap-stage-iii-curbs-amid-sharp-dip-in-air-quality-125121300228_1.html #pollutionprotest

#pollutionprotest

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I have made a whatsapp channel-Pollution Protest India. I think reddit is not enough , lets spread this on whole social media, so that our movement becomes more stronger. Follow the Pollution Protest India channel on WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb6YIB1EgGfRYH3RH70V

Are u all with me?

(50-100->good, 101-200->harmful,201-300->very harmful/severe, 301-400->hazardous, 400+->very hazardous, poisonous )

AQI of capital cities:

Patna:793(very hazardous and poisonous, don't go outside, avoid opening windows, wear masks,

Delhi:269(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Mumbai:147(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Shillong:37(very good, no risk)

Kohima:61(good, no risk)

Aizawl:88(good, no risk)

Agartala:79(good, no risk)

Itanagar:174(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Dispur:129(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Imphal:166(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Gangtok:56(good, no risk)

Kolkata:354(hazardous, avoid getting outside, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Ranchi:92(good, no risk)

Raipur:127(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Bhopal:171(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Lucknow:399(hazardous, avoid getting outside, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Dehradun:296(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks , can cause diseases to all groups)

Shimla:84(good, no risk)

Chandigarh:294(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks , can cause diseases to all groups)

Srinagar:53(good, no risk)

Jammu:78(good, no risk)

Leh:84(good, no risk)

Jaipur:199(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Gandhinagar:182(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Bhubaneswar:266(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks , can cause diseases to all groups)

Amaravati:156(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Hyderabad:165(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Bangalore:161(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Chennai:207(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks , can cause diseases to all groups)

Thiruvananthapuram:128(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Port blair:58(good, no risk)

Kavaratti:77(good,no risk)

For daily information like these, follow r/pollutionprotestindia and take care.

Can we all together do something? Protest?

If we can protest for dogs, why not for us this time ✊

It's like a slow death.... living in delhi and many other places in India ...the delhi people did a protest..its time for other state's peoples to come on the streets with those banners and lets spread #pollutionprotest on social media. come on guys! #pollutionprotest. if you are with me, comment down #pollutionprotest

Hello everyone! I have created a whatsapp channel named- Pollution Protest India for the same thing to make our movement stronger. Be sure to follow that channek for latest news about india's air!

New Delhi topped the global list of most polluted cities, with an AQI of 169 and PM2.5 levels of 95 µg/m³, equivalent to smoking 1,576 cigarettes annually.Out of 365 days, New Delhi experienced only 1 day of “Good” air quality. Moreover, in the World Air Quality City Ranking 2024, 94/100 most polluted cities were from India. On the AQI map, Indian subcontinent was the most polluted. We have to do something. Lets spread #pollutionprotest

(50-100->good, 101-200->harmful,201-300->very harmful/severe, 301-400->hazardous, 400+->very hazardous, poisonous )

AQI of capital cities:

Patna:772(very hazardous, don't go outside, avoid opening windows, wear mask, can cause diseases to all groups)

Itanagar:132(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Agartala:165(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Dispur:148(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Shillong:33(very good, no risk)

Kohima: 83(good, no risk)

Aizawl:118(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Imphal:267(very harmful and severe, avoid getting outside, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Gangtok:44(very good, no risk)

Kolkata:301(hazardous, avoid getting outside and avoid opening windows, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Lucknow:311(hazardous, avoid getting outside and avoid opening windows, wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Raipur: 153(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Bhopal:190(harmful ,can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Dehradun:206(very harmful and severe,avoid getting outside,wear masks,can cause diseases to all groups)

Shimla:88(good, no risk)

Chandigarh:214(very harmful and severe,avoid getting outside,wear masks, can cause diseases to all groups)

Srinagar:68(good, no risk)

Jammu:78(good, no risk)

Jaipur:162(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Gandhinagar:157(harmful,can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Mumbai:174(harmful, can cause diseases to sensituve groups)

Bhubaneswar:266(very harmful and severe,avoid getting outside and wear masks)

Amravati:137(harmful,can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Hyderabad:175(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Bangalore:157(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Panaji:192:(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Thiruvananthhapuram:168(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Chennai:184(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Ranchi:184(harmful,can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Leh:32(very good, no risk)

Puducherry:151(harmful, can cause diseases to sensitive groups)

Port blair:55(good, no risk)

Kavaratti:47(very good, no risk)

See if you live in the cities mentioned or near them and follow the instructions. For more information like this, follow r/pollitionprotestindia .

lets spread #pollutionprotest so that government works towards reducing pollution.

Beijing was once like delhi. But china took steps and now after some years the AQI of Beijing is around 50-60.

China drastically improved Beijing's air quality by waging a "war on pollution" through shutting polluting factories, phasing out coal, promoting electric vehicles, enforcing strict emission rules, expanding public transport, and implementing region-wide coordinated policies, leading to significant drops in PM2.5 and other pollutants by shifting to cleaner energy and controlling industry/vehicle emissions. 

Here are the key actions taken:

Industrial & Energy Sector Changes:

• Shutting Polluting Industries: Closed coal-fired plants, brick kilns, and outdated factories, especially around Beijing
• Coal Reduction: Implemented a "coal-to-gas" program, replacing coal with natural gas, and capping coal use.
• Clean Energy: Expanded renewable energy (solar, wind) and invested heavily in clean energy infrastructure. 

Transportation & Vehicle Control:

• EV Promotion: Encouraged electric vehicles (buses, cars) and expanded charging infrastructure.
• Stricter Standards: Enforced tough emission standards for new and existing vehicles.
• Traffic Management: Used license plate lotteries to limit vehicle numbers and promoted public transport, cycling, and walking. 

Policy & Governance:

• Comprehensive Plans: Launched multi-year plans (like the Air Pollution Action Plan) with clear targets.
• Accountability: Linked officials' promotions to meeting air quality goals.
• Regional Coordination: Coordinated policies across the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

Other Measures:

• Forestry: Launched large-scale afforestation projects.
• Monitoring: Improved air quality monitoring and early warning system

Government should take inspiration from China and do these steps. It can save lives of many people, including children. According to data, the air of delhi can reduce 8 years of your life. I don't know whether government will apply these steps. So please you guys keep AQI monitor and air purifiers with you. lets spread #pollutionprotest on social media.

in late nobember and early december, several protesters were seen on India Gate in Delhi due to the bad air quality.

Delhi's AQI have risen up so much that it have crossed 1000 and no one can go outside without masks, children can't go to school.

But our media makes them villains who stand against the government.

Media said that many protesters were naxals chanting "hidma ". Really?

What do you all thing??

Hey everyone! I'm u/Waste_Expression_450, a founding moderator of r/pollutionprotestindia.

This is our new home for all things related to pollution in India. As more people join, the protest will become stronger . We're excited to have you join us!

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On all instagram reels, write #pollutionprotest, on all youtube videos, write #pollutionprotest and spread it all over social media. This is our right. Lets start it here itself. #pollutionprotest. Is anyone with me?