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Education
MCD launches air‑pollution awareness drive in Delhi schools
✍️ Pioneer Edge
🗓 05 Nov 2026, 05:52 AM
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The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has begun a city‑wide programme to educate schoolchildren about air‑quality issues and mitigation measures.
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has rolled out an initiative that brings the fight against air pollution directly into school classrooms across the capital. Under the programme, environmental experts will conduct interactive sessions for students, explaining the sources of Delhi's smog, its health impacts and simple steps that individuals can take to reduce emissions. The effort is part of MCD's broader strategy to improve urban air quality by fostering awareness among the younger generation, who can act as change agents in their families and communities. Schools have been invited to participate voluntarily, and the corporation will provide educational materials and air‑quality monitoring kits to support the learning activities. Officials said that empowering students with knowledge is essential for building long‑term behavioural change and achieving cleaner air for the city.