Clean Air India Movement-Launched on May 5th, with Google boy Kautilya Pandit planting a tree at Purana Quila, Clean Air India Movement (CLAIM) aims to engage, educate and encourage Indian citizens to adopt air friendly measures in the interests of the country and its children.

At a broader level we always think it is the government that needs to formulate and implement plans, but we never realize that even if each one of us does something about it on an individual basis, it won’t take long to bring about a change.

Air pollution is a major cause of many diseases in humans, imbalance in nature and of adverse effects on flora and fauna. The air pollution levels we currently have in the country are far from acceptable and if the situation is not reversed urgently, we will be fighting for our survival in the near future.

Air Friendly Measures by Clean Air India Movement-

Cultivating small habits in our day to day life can mean happiness to us and our children. Here is a list of small things we all can, should and must do.

Use public transport: One of the main reasons behind the rise in air pollution is increase in the number of vehicles that has led to a situation where toxic fumes fill the air around us. If we start using public transport much more than we

currently do, it would lessen the number of cars on roads and lead to a reduction in the levels of air pollution.

Recycle: This is a term we all are familiar with; we need to use things wisely and then recycle them in order to use them again. This helps in reducing demand for new products and hence reduces air pollution.

Plant Trees: Try to plant as many trees as possible. Where you plant it is not important; it is important that you do. Any tree planted anywhere is one more weapon in the anti-pollution armoury . Trees are the source of fresh oxygen; the more you plant, the cleaner your air will be.

Use of technology: We can make use of technologically advanced air pollution control devices like wet scrubbers and fabric filters.

Replace all the standard light bulbs with CFLs: This can go a long way in conserving energy and hence in reducing air pollution.