A Month in My Life: A Community-Led Approach – Understanding Risks and Implications of Air Pollution explores the alarming state of air quality in Jamshedpur, one of India’s major industrial cities. Through a community-driven citizen science initiative, the report documents daily exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) using handheld air quality monitors. Conducted by local youth volunteers known as Vayu Veers, the study combines real-time data with personal narratives to reveal how air pollution affects health, livelihoods, and everyday life in the steel city.

The findings highlight pollution levels up to 10 times higher than national standards, uncovering severe health implications and urgent environmental risks. By centring local voices and lived experiences, this report provides a holistic view of Jamshedpur’s air quality crisis and calls for immediate, evidence-based interventions to protect public health. It serves as a valuable resource for policymakers, researchers, and citizens seeking to understand and address India’s growing air pollution challenge.