SIGN THE CITIZENS' CHARTER TO FIGHT AIR POLLUTION

Delhi, Mumbai and surrounding areas have registered record pollution levels in the last few days, with the National Capital Region (NCR) struggling to breathe, shrouded under thick, poisonous smog. As the city faces a health emergency, here’s what centre, state and citizens can do to combat air pollution.

Support the movement for clean air and sign the NDTV Citizens' Charter using the form below.

What the central Government can do:

Implement national emission standards for power plants immediately
Identify the root causes of agricultural stubble burning
Strengthen pollution control boards
Look at air pollution as a regional, not city specific issue

What the state Government can do:

Scale up transport infrastructure, buses
Construction clearances must be stringent

What citizens can do:

Make air pollution a political issue
Use public transportation, manage waste better

Signatures So Far:

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