Confronting Delhi’s Air Crisis: Khushigram’s Ajit Kumar on Sustainable Solutions for a Breathable Future on Oneindia News

Confronting Delhi’s Air Crisis: Khushigram’s Ajit Kumar on Sustainable Solutions for a Breathable Future on Oneindia News

In this episode of Oneindia’s Special Series, host Aarushi Ranjan sits down with Ajit Kumar, the visionary founder of Khushigram, to discuss one of Delhi’s most pressing issues: the severe air quality crisis. As smog-filled days become more common, the health risks and impact on daily life have escalated, making the need for actionable solutions more urgent than ever. Ajit sheds light on how Khushigram, his pioneering initiative, is working towards creating a cleaner environment through sustainable agriculture practices and community engagement. His insights underscore the importance of rethinking urban spaces to incorporate greenery and reduce pollution levels.

Ajit emphasizes that the root of the solution lies in harnessing the power of agriculture and sustainable practices. From urban farming to reforestation and the promotion of eco-friendly crops, these innovations not only help purify the air but also offer a source of livelihood for communities. Ajit’s approach is holistic, advocating for a balance between ecological preservation and economic growth. By introducing natural, pollution-absorbing plants and engaging local communities in these efforts, Khushigram aims to build green pockets that act as breathing zones amidst the dense urban landscape.

The conversation also delves into policy recommendations, with Ajit advocating for stricter emissions controls and incentives for green infrastructure. According to him, sustainable living requires the collective effort of government, businesses, and individuals. Simple actions, like reducing vehicle use, planting more trees, and supporting local, sustainable products, can collectively create a significant impact. Ajit’s insights offer hope and a practical roadmap for a future where urban environments and healthy living go hand in hand. This episode reminds us that, though the challenge is immense, there are paths forward if we embrace sustainable practices and work together to combat air pollution.

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Third Edition of Air-O-Thon in New Delhi Organized by VProspurs and IPCA

Third Edition of Air-O-Thon in New Delhi Organized by VProspurs and IPCA

The wind will change again and bless Delhi with lung-killing toxic gases. News and media channels will again start blooming with AQI status updates. People will start blame game by passing on responsibility to vehicles on road, farmers in Punjab & Haryana and Polythene users. On the other hand the demon of pollution is going to penetrate in our bodies through soil, water and air, making our life worse than it is now.

Government, Supreme Court and National Green Tribunal(NGT) along with citizens of Delhi are devising policies and regulations to control air pollution, but impact is still invisible. Need of an hour is monitoring and evaluation of what had worked so far and what has not. With an objective of proving what is working to curb air pollution, i heard today that third edition of Air-O-Thon is arriving in New Delhi on 26th Oct 2018 organized by VProspurs and IPCA. The conference will focus on understanding effects of pollution on our health, and how to leverage technology to mitigate risks to human lives in the state.

Thanks VProspurs for inviting me for this wonderful initiative and providing us an opportunity to leverage ourselves from knowledge and expertise of great environment industry leaders.

Let’s see what experts are going to discuss in this New Delhi edition of Air-O-Thon:

  • Role of Business and Technology
  • Impact on health: Good Air, Good Health – For a cleaner Delhi
  • Technology Innovations: Electrostatic precipitation efficiency and ozone control technology, Use of low-cost sensors and IT
  • Research status and development trend of indoor air pm 2.5 contamination control
  • Road Traffic Emissions and Dispersion in the context of Delhi
  • Policy Measures: Trees for Air Pollution Tolerance/Developing Green Belts as an Ecological Mitigation

To have complete overview of agenda of this conference and exhibition at India International Centre (IIC), please visit http://airothon.prospurs.com

 

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