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Air pollution in India has pushed air purifier sales up by 30% year-on-year, with Delhi NCR accounting for 72% of purchases at Croma as customers rush to fight worsening AQI levels.

According to the Air Quality Early Warning System for Delhi, the city's AQI is expected to remain in the "very poor" category over the next few days.

Public transportation in the NCR can make a big difference.

1. Reduce Car Use With Smart Mobility Choices: Transport is one of the biggest contributors to urban pollution, but small lifestyle adjustments can dramatically reduce your impact. Choosing public transport, cycling, walking, or even carpooling just two to three days a week significantly lowers carbon emissions and reduces traffic-linked particulate matter. By consciously planning routes, combining errands, or using apps that optimise travel, you can immediately cut unnecessary trips. Even switching to electric scooters or bicycles for short distances makes a measurable difference. Smart commuting is not only good for the environment but also improves personal health, saves fuel costs, and reduces stress caused by traffic congestion. Over time, when more citizens adopt these habits, the overall air quality index (AQI) of cities improves dramatically, creating cleaner and healthier living spaces. (Image Source: ABPLIVE AI)

Delhi's air quality has deteriorated sharply, reaching severe pollution levels again. Experts warn that normalising pollution is dangerous and urge protective measures.

National Pollution Control Day 2025 highlights India's fight against pollution. Know its history, significance, key objectives, and what makes this year's observance crucial.

This four-point plan to fight pollution places a heavier burden on the state, which needs to act on a war footing.

Conflicting AQI readings leave Indians unsure about real pollution levels as winter smog thickens and platforms differ sharply in methods and limits.