event-category: Air Quality

Join us to uncover what air pollution really costs us in years of life.

We often talk about pollution levels, but rarely about what they mean for people’s lives. The Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) turns complex air quality data into something deeply human — the impact on our life expectancy.In this session, we’ll explore how you can use the AQLI to understand air quality in your own city or state, and how such insights can shape local action for cleaner air.

Date: October 17, 2025
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 PM

Register here → https://zoom.us/meeting/register/7JkduHNPQPWO1myZi6Dr5g#/registration

We’ll be joined by experts: Tanushree Ganguly & Dr. Hrishikesh Chandra Gautam  from the Energy Policy Institute at the University of Chicago (EPIC) who will walk us through the tool and its applications.

On September 3, Dhanbad Nagar Nigam, in collaboration with Asar, concluded the 90-day Paryavaran Utsav with a grand closing ceremony in Dhanbad. The event saw participation from over 1,200 people, including students, community members, civil society groups, and academics.

The ceremony featured 100+ school projects and a powerful Nukkad Natak by students. Distinguished guests, including the District Collector, Forest Officer, Vice Chancellor of BSK University, and CIIMFR Director, attended the event.

Launched on June 5, the campaign engaged over 5,000 students from 21 schools and 5 colleges, reaching every ward in Dhanbad through 27 community dialogues and activities like “Canvas for Clean Air.”

With strong support from Swachh Vayu Jharkhand, Paryavaran Utsav showcased the power of collective action for clean air and environmental sustainability.