Delhi’s air pollution crisis returns every winter, raising serious concerns about public health. In the latest episode of Divya Decodes, Divya Kochar explains that the problem goes far beyond stubble burning. She says, "Clean air is not just a winter concern." India needs a coordinated, year-round approach to fix this.
Delhi's air pollution crisis returns every winter, with hazardous AQI levels raising serious concerns about public health. But is stubble burning really the biggest culprit? And why has India struggled to find a lasting solution despite years of government measures?In this episode of Divya Decodes, Divya Kochar explains what makes air pollution worse during winter, the major sources of pollution across India and why the crisis goes far beyond Delhi's borders.From vehicle emissions, industrial pollution and construction dust to stubble burning, household fuels and firecrackers, we examine what's really contributing to India's toxic air.The episode also explores the health and economic consequences of prolonged exposure to PM2.5, the effectiveness of government initiatives such as the National Clean Air Programme and GRAP, and why India needs a coordinated, year-round approach to tackle air pollution.Clean air is not just a winter concern. It is a year-round public health priority.Watch the full episode of Divya Decodes by The Times of India.Divya Decodes | The Times of IndiaAnchor: Divya KocharEditor: Pramod KaushikProducer: Amanpreet Singh#DelhiPollution #AirPollution #DivyaDecodes #DelhiAQI #AirQuality #StubbleBurning #PM25 #PollutionCrisis #CleanAir #DivyaKochar #TimesOfIndia