Clean Air Jharkhand

Launching a nationwide demand: #DoubleTheBus 🚌 Here’s the reality (buses per 1 lakh people): • Mumbai: ~28 • Delhi: ~24 • Singapore: ~98 • London: ~90 Benchmark: 60. India’s average? Just 12. ✍🏽 Sign the pledge: doublethebus.in

Our Vayuveers gathered for their monthly catch-up on April 26! Vayuveer Rinku shared inspiring insights from a recent webinar on using media for effective campaigning — turning experiences into action. #Vayuveers #MediaForChange #GrassrootsLeadership

Adding to the excitement, we also launched ‘One Month in My Life 2.0!’ 4 women participants received air quality sensors to track and document the air they breathe daily. They are being guided by Vayu-Veers who participated in this exercise last year, taking the momentum forward!

We celebrated International Women’s Day by hosting Aao, Badlein Hawa—an event where women from all walks of life came together to recognize that air pollution affects us all and collective action is the key to resolving the issue.

These monitoring stations are vital for tracking pollution levels and driving informed actions toward cleaner air.

As part of the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP), India expanded its air quality monitoring network in 2024 with 62 new stations, bringing the total to 1,524 across 550 cities!

They spoke passionately about why clean air matters, their experiences with the "One Month in My Life" exercise, and the impactful activities they’ve led to empower communities. 🌿💪

The Vayu-Veers recently had the opportunity to be featured on Akashvani Jamshedpur, sharing their inspiring journey and the mission behind the Vayu-Veer initiative. 🎙️✨

Time for another myth-buster! 🌫️ Air pollution isn’t just about smog—it’s about tiny particles like PM2.5 & PM 10 entering the bloodstream, harming our vital organs. That's why clean air is essential for our overall health! 💚

Ever felt a headache or itchy throat after stepping outside? That’s air pollution working right away. Even short-term exposure can leave you feeling unwell 🤕with symptoms like nausea, eye irritation and more. These are clear warnings of bigger health risks if we don’t act now.

पिछले 7 दिनों में धनबाद की वायु गुणवत्ता 5 दिन मध्यम, 1 दिन खराब और 1 दिन संतोषजनक रही #CleanAir @CleanAir_Jhar

💡 Over the past three days, participants delved into the importance of a strategic approach for implementing on-ground initiatives & campaigns effectively. They also explored the power of unified efforts, learning about tools for fostering stronger collaborations.

The 3-day workshop organised by Reach India Trust in partnership with #Asar wrapped up today. 🌟The workshop aimed to equip the hub members and Vayu-Veers with useful skills to successfully drive their community initiatives for the next year.

Is air pollution only a winter worry? ❌ Stay tuned as we continue busting common myths about air pollution and share valuable insights to help you stay informed.

Burning waste at dumping sites like Sonari releases toxic gases and harmful particulate matter into the air, severely degrading air quality. Addressing waste burning through better waste management and awareness is crucial to protect public health and ensure cleaner air for all!

Last week, the Clean Air Collective Convening brought together clean air hubs and experts from across the country to share knowledge, exchange ideas, and strengthen collective effort for clean air. The Vayu-Veers also showcased their impactful work.

Vayu Veers from @CleanAir_Jhar share their experiences with handheld air quality monitors, shedding light on the health impacts of poor air quality.

Clean air is a shared responsibility! 🌱💨 Here are 5 simple ways you can take action to reduce air pollution and create a healthier environment for everyone.

पिछले हफ्ते धनबाद की वायु गुणवत्ता ! आइए जागरूक बनें और स्वच्छ हवा के लिए कदम उठाएं। हमारी छोटी-छोटी व्यक्तिगत पसंदें मिलकर बड़ा बदलाव ला सकती हैं। साथ मिलकर एक स्वस्थ पर्यावरण बना सकते हैं। @CleanAir_Jhar @CPCB_OFFICIAL @jspcbranchi

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Today's @prabhatkhabar emphasised the urgent need for air quality monitors in Jamshedpur to track real-time air pollution levels. This aligns with one of the key demands raised by the Vayu-Veers in their ongoing efforts with state officials.