urban air pollution
Delhi Air Purifier Sales Surge 70% as Air Quality Index Remains in Poor Category
Oct 24, 2025 10:50 pm CST
Delhi residents are rushing to purchase air purifiers and masks as the city's Air Quality Index (AQI) remains in the "poor" category, resulting in a 60-70% sales increase. With the AQI reaching 354, the highest this season, electronics retailers report receiving over 20 daily inquiries for air purification devices, while some stores have seen weekly sales jump from 10 units to 40 units in just days.
Delhi Launches Rs 50 Lakh Innovation Challenge to Combat Air Pollution with Affordable Technologies
Oct 11, 2025 02:45 am CST
The Delhi government has launched an Innovation Challenge offering rewards up to Rs 50 lakh for affordable technologies that reduce particulate pollution from roads, vehicles, and construction sites. Led by the Delhi Pollution Control Committee, this initiative seeks practical, low-cost solutions that can significantly cut PM2.5 or PM10 levels while functioning in Delhi's extreme climate. Applications are open until October 31, 2025, with a three-stage evaluation process to identify and implement the most effective solutions citywide.