Air Pollution Free Gurugram
Toxic air is choking Gurugram — it’s time we give our city a breath of fresh air.

What & How (Problem Overview)
Air pollution in Gurugram is not just a seasonal inconvenience — it's a daily health emergency. With rising construction, endless traffic jams, industrial emissions, and crop burning in nearby states, the city's air is saturated with harmful PM2.5 and PM10 particles.
On most days, Gurugram's AQI (Air Quality Index) crosses 250 — far above the safe level of 100. Vehicular emissions and dust from rapid infrastructure development are the biggest contributors. Schools close during peak pollution months, hospitals see a rise in respiratory illness, and the elderly and children suffer the most.
Since When & Scale (Historical Context + Magnitude)
The problem intensified after 2014, as Gurugram's growth outpaced its green planning. Satellite imagery shows a drastic decline in vegetation and increase in urban heat islands.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in November 2023 alone, Gurugram recorded over 20 ‘severe’ air days where the AQI crossed 400.
Children breathing in Gurugram today are inhaling the equivalent of 10–12 cigarettes per day in the winter months. The situation is worsening with each passing year unless urgent and collective action is taken.
Who Can Solve It (Stakeholders)
This is not a one-department fix — we need a united public-private approach:
- Government must enforce stricter emission standards, control dust at construction sites, and expand green belts.
- Corporates can reduce carbon output, green their campuses, and invest in CSR-based clean air initiatives.
- RWAs can manage local sources of pollution like garbage burning and promote plantation drives.
- Citizens must adopt carpooling, EVs, and reduce outdoor burning.
- NGOs & Experts can offer solutions, build awareness, and track AQI in real-time for public action.
What Is the Solution (Actionable Steps)
The "Air Pollution Free Gurugram" mission focuses on urban greening + public engagement through:
1. Green Screens and Vertical Bio-Walls at traffic hotspots, schools, and hospitals.
2. Urban Forest Projects converting dead spaces into live carbon sinks.
3. Citizen Reporting Tools to log construction dust, waste burning, and vehicle idling.
4. Pollution-Free Zones with monitored AQI for safe public areas.
We aim to reduce the city’s average AQI by 20% in the next 3 years through a citywide collaboration.
What & How (Problem Overview)
Air pollution in Gurugram is not just a seasonal inconvenience — it's a daily health emergency. With rising construction, endless traffic jams, industrial emissions, and crop burning in nearby states, the city's air is saturated with harmful PM2.5 and PM10 particles.
On most days, Gurugram's AQI (Air Quality Index) crosses 250 — far above the safe level of 100. Vehicular emissions and dust from rapid infrastructure development are the biggest contributors. Schools close during peak pollution months, hospitals see a rise in respiratory illness, and the elderly and children suffer the most.
Since When & Scale (Historical Context + Magnitude)
The problem intensified after 2014, as Gurugram's growth outpaced its green planning. Satellite imagery shows a drastic decline in vegetation and increase in urban heat islands.
According to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), in November 2023 alone, Gurugram recorded over 20 ‘severe’ air days where the AQI crossed 400.
Children breathing in Gurugram today are inhaling the equivalent of 10–12 cigarettes per day in the winter months. The situation is worsening with each passing year unless urgent and collective action is taken.
Who Can Solve It (Stakeholders)
This is not a one-department fix — we need a united public-private approach:
- Government must enforce stricter emission standards, control dust at construction sites, and expand green belts.
- Corporates can reduce carbon output, green their campuses, and invest in CSR-based clean air initiatives.
- RWAs can manage local sources of pollution like garbage burning and promote plantation drives.
- Citizens must adopt carpooling, EVs, and reduce outdoor burning.
- NGOs & Experts can offer solutions, build awareness, and track AQI in real-time for public action.
What Is the Solution (Actionable Steps)
The "Air Pollution Free Gurugram" mission focuses on urban greening + public engagement through:
1. Green Screens and Vertical Bio-Walls at traffic hotspots, schools, and hospitals.
2. Urban Forest Projects converting dead spaces into live carbon sinks.
3. Citizen Reporting Tools to log construction dust, waste burning, and vehicle idling.
4. Pollution-Free Zones with monitored AQI for safe public areas.
We aim to reduce the city’s average AQI by 20% in the next 3 years through a citywide collaboration.
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