Air pollution typically flies under the radar until it disrupts our daily lives. Its significant health risks are often ignored or blamed on other factors. This mindset needs to change, especially in India, where air pollution is a major environmental crisis.

India: the epicenter of air pollution
India faces a severe air pollution crisis, ranking among the most polluted nations globally. According to recent reports, the country is ranked 13 out of the top 20 most polluted cities globally, with more within the top 100, according to recent reports.

For instance, the IQAir 2024 World Air Quality Report reveals India has 74 out of 100 most polluted cities globally, with Delhi being the most polluted capital city. While the average PM2.5 concentrations in the nation slightly decreased in 2024 compared to 2023, many cities still exceed the World Health Organization’s safe guidelines.

As of July 2025, real-time Air Quality Index (AQI) readings underscore this persistent challenge, with many Indian cities experiencing “poor” to “unhealthy” air quality.

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