air pollution

Uttar Pradesh pioneers India’s first state-level Clean Air Plan. Using innovative technologies and airshed strategies, it aims to cut PM2.5 levels from industries, transport, agriculture, and waste management.

Ever wondered what happens after you throw trash on the road? It doesn’t just vanish. Instead, it sets off a ripple effect you’d never expect — impacting cities, animals, and even your own well-being. The real story behind that careless moment might just surprise you.

Sheikh Yameen’s ‘Curve Electric’ promotes eco-friendly transport in Kashmir, offering e-bikes with innovative features to combat pollution and reduce emissions.

From plant-based air purifiers to filterless ACs, here’s how these Indian startups are tackling the crisis for cleaner air.

Once a winter wonderland, Kashmir is now plagued by air pollution and infrequent snowfalls. Sheikh Yameen reminisces about his snow-filled childhood, now a fading memory. To reclaim Kashmir’s lost charm, he and his friend Zubair Ahmed Bhat launched ‘Curve Electric’, a sustainable e-bike rental service to fight pollution.

Ahead of Maha Kumbh 2025, IAS officer Chandra Mohan Garg transformed Prayagraj's dump yards into lush forests using the Miyawaki technique to improve air quality.

Learn how Barcelona’s innovative urban planning, green initiatives, and public transport reforms offer actionable solutions for India’s growing air pollution crisis.

Dr Priyadarshini Karve transforms agricultural waste into sustainable biochar, boosting soil fertility and reducing carbon emissions for a healthier planet.

Praan, Inc., a cleantech startup based in Mumbai founded by Angad Daryani, has built one of the world's most advanced air purification technologies.

UBreathe, a Gurugram-based biotechnology startup that develops plant-based air purifiers, secured a deal of Rs 1.5 crore from Namita Thapar on the popular television show Shark Tank India.