Long before pollution drew public concern, Dr J N Pande saw how Delhi’s air was affecting breath and daily life. His early insight shaped policy and helped the city protect its people.
Chandrashekhar Bhadsavle's award-winning Saguna Rice Technique (SRT) eliminates tillage and stubble burning, offering a viable solution to the NCR's severe air pollution.
Bengaluru-based startup Clairco, founded by Aayush Jha, is converting commercial air-conditioners into air purifiers using low-drag nano filters and IoT monitoring. Their solution costs “a hundred times cheaper” than traditional systems and delivers clean indoor air in offices, malls and multiplexes.