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Delhi Breathes: Citizens Take Charge of Air Crisis
30 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Residents are actively seeking personal solutions to Delhi's severe air pollution.
- Public transport and electric vehicles are key, but affordability remains a barrier.
- Citizens now feel personal accountability for fixing the air quality issues.
Delhi's air quality index has surged past 1,000 in many areas, prompting residents to seek personal solutions beyond seasonal complaints. The 'Habit Badlo, Hawa Badlo' campaign, a collaboration between GAIL (India) Limited and Hindustan Times, explores these individual efforts.
Residents are adopting measures like wearing masks and advocating for public transport and electric vehicles. However, the high cost of EVs poses a significant barrier for middle-class adoption. Additionally, citizens are urged to curb the burning of plastic and agricultural waste, recognizing these as crucial local pollution contributors.
The campaign emphasizes that individual choices can collectively impact air quality, fostering a sense of personal accountability. This shift means the public no longer solely expects government intervention, but actively participates in environmental defense through daily habits.
