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Pink is the New Green: How Indore’s Growing Electric Bus Fleet Is Driving Progress on Air Quality and Women’s Empowerment
Anuradha Shukla, age 29, no longer needs to face the common difficulties of using public transportation to travel approximately 15 kilometers from her residence in Indore to her office in Vijay Nagar.
Program Update: Clean Air Catalyst Indore Showcased at State Clean Air Workshop
The Clean Air Catalyst Indore pilot was featured at a state-level workshop held last week by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and Madhya Pradesh Pollution Control Board (MPPCB) under the National Clean Air Program (NCAP). The goals of the workshop, held in Indore, were to take stock of the current state of air quality mitigation activities underway in Madhya Pradesh’s largest cities and to enable the sharing of policy strategies to expedite progress. Key dignitaries present include Gulshan Bamra, the Principal Secretary of the Environment Department, who chaired the workshop, and Dr. Prashant Gargava, Director of NCAP.
Unveiling Solutions: A Local Clean Air Champion's Approach to Gender and Air Pollution in Indore
In December 2023, Clean Air Catalyst organized a workshop in Indore focused on women’s empowerment and training as clean air advocates. At the workshop, the Catalyst team caught up with Anupa Gokhale, program director at Pahal Jan Sahayog Vikas Sansthan, a community NGO in Indore, to hear her insights on strategies for empowering women and girls in the fight against air pollution.
Women are Taking on Indore’s Air Pollution Crisis by Transforming the Transport Sector
Indore is on a transformative journey to clean up its air, and women are at the forefront of this transformation. In a workshop held last December, the Clean Air Catalyst Indore team aimed to develop a comprehensive understanding of the disproportionate impacts of air pollution on women and other vulnerable communities and empower them as clean air champions.
Workshop Spotlights Role of Women and Girls as Clean Air Champions in Indore
In December, Clean Air Catalyst’s Indore team organized a gender empowerment and training workshop titled "Women in Clean Air." The goal of the workshop was to bring together women and air quality experts from across government, civil society, and the private sector to highlight the ways that women and girls are uniquely impacted by air quality and to generate ideas for how proposed policy solutions can better combat gender disparities in air pollution exposure.
Q&A with Pushyamitra Bhargav, Mayor of Indore, India
An in-depth interview with Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav about the city’s ongoing work to combat air pollution with Clean Air Catalyt’s Sudhir Gore.
Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Participates in COP28
Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav is scheduled to visit Dubai on November 30 to take part in the World Climate Action Summit, with the esteemed presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Imagining a Healthier Diwali: Why some families are moving away from firecrackers
During the days of Diwali, there is much discussion about the pollution caused by fireworks, but there are a few rare individuals who ardently contribute at a personal level to fight against air pollution. Meet some of these clean air champions.
Q&A with Harshika Singh, Commissioner, Indore Municipal Corporation
In a recent interview with Ms. Harshika Singh, Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC)’s Commissioner, Sudhir Gore, Clean Air Catalyst’s Lead Communication Consultant, delved into the current air quality situation in Indore and the city's ambitious plans to become a model of clean air and sustainable urban development.
How Indore Became #1 in India’s 2023 Swachh Vaayu Survey (Clean Air Survey)
After a 6-year unbeaten run as India's cleanest city in terms of urban sanitation, Indore has attained a noteworthy milestone by achieving success in another national cleanliness survey. In the Central Pollution Control Board's Swachh Vaayu Sarvekshan (Clean Air Survey) of 2023, among cities with a population of over one million, Indore has secured the first position.
Cutting-Edge Air Quality Stations in Indore Initiate Data Sharing for Cleaner Air
Indore, India received promising news this month regarding its high-precision air quality monitoring stations, which clocked their sixth month providing valuable data for research purposes. In a collaborative effort by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Clean Air Catalyst, and the Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC), three advanced air quality monitoring stations were deployed in February last year.
Clean Air Catalyst Recognized by Indore District Administration during Independence Day Celebrations
On the occasion of India’s 77th Independence Day, the Indore district administration extended its appreciation to the Clean Air Catalyst project for its remarkable contribution towards enhancing the air quality of Indore.
इंदौर की वायु गुणवत्ता सुधारने में योगदान के लिए क्लीन एयर कैटलिस्ट सम्मानित
इंदौर: 77वें स्वतंत्रता दिवस के विशेष अवसर पर आयोजित एक भव्य समारोह के दौरान इंदौर जिला प्रशासन ने क्लीन एयर कैटलिस्ट प्रोजेक्ट को नगरीय क्षेत्र में वायु गुणवत्ता सुधार हेतु सराहनीय योगदान के लिए सम्मानित किया।
Clean Air Catalyst Supports Indore Traffic Police to Combat Air Pollution
160 traffic police officers in Indore took part in an awareness training program on the health impacts of air pollution held May 4-7.
Indore Emphasizes Importance of Clean Air During Major Festivals
Indore sent out a strong clean air message to the country during Holika Dahan and Rangpanchami – two major festivals that see massive public participation.
Clean Air Catalyst Signs Agreement with Indore Municipal Corporation for Joint Research of Air Quality in Indore
Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Clean Air Catalyst, building upon recent progress to expand air quality monitoring and data in Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
Clean Indore Making Strides for Clean Air
Indore is known as India's cleanest city-having secured the title seven years in a row in Swachh Bharat National Cleanliness Surveys. The commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh, also noted for its tradition of innovation, is now determined to clean its air. On February 15, the "Clean Air, Clean Indore" campaign was endorsed by the city’s mayor at the unveiling ceremony of three new air quality monitoring (AQM) stations set up by Clean Air Catalyst.
Salute to ASHAs for their crucial role in “Clean Air, Clean Indore” Campaign
A group of ASHAs in Indore are advocating for “clean air, clean Indore” with the help of members of Mahila Arogya Samitis of their respective areas. After participating in a workshop organized by Vital Strategies on behalf of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)-supported programs Clean Air Catalyst and Cleaner Air and Better Health, ASHAs have started raising awareness about the causes and impacts of air pollution, as well as promoting preventive measures to reduce exposure to harmful pollutants.
U.S. Agency for International Development, Clean Air Catalyst, and Indore Municipal Corporation Launch New Air Quality Monitoring Stations
February 15, 2023 - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Clean Air Catalyst, and Indore Municipal Corporation (IMC) unveiled three reference-grade air quality monitoring stations, which will provide highly accurate data on local sources of air pollution and help inform strategies to improve air quality in Indore.