Indore's AQI: The Cleanest City of India, but does it have the Cleanest Air?
Being the cleanest city of India for five straight years, Indore has been in the limelight for quite a good time now. The city has been appreciated across the country for its efforts. After all, the efforts can be seen when you roam around the city. But have you ever thought if Indore is clean in all senses? Well, Indore is the cleanest city when it comes to its roads but when it comes to air quality, it is not. But how did we know that the air quality of Indore isn’t clean and what is the Indore Authority doing for this issue? Get the answers to all your questions by reading further.
Air Quality Index (AQI)
Most people probably don’t know that Indore’s air quality was worse than Delhi on some days of 2021. Yes! Now, this statement alone is probably enough to tell you about the air quality of Indore. But how do you know the quality of air? It is AQI- Air Quality Index that tells us about the quality of air. At present, the AQI of Indore is between 100 and 150 which is unhealthy for sensitive groups. Since the quality of air is worsening with every single day in the city, it is time to work on it now. The traffic police of Indore has already started the effort. What are they doing and how it will all be done? Keep reading to know it all.
Actions That Have Been Taken
To make the quality of air better in the city, various organizations and NGOs have taken up 16 different squares of Indore. The square Indore Talk has chosen for this initiative is LIG square. At these squares, we will be making sure that people switch off their vehicles with the red light on. This will help decrease air pollution to a certain level. This initiative of switching off vehicles on signal has been taken because many people don’t have the habit of doing it. And so, on repetitive reminders, the public might build up the habit of switching off their vehicles when waiting on signals. This is a big challenge for everyone working for the cause. However, the public’s support can make it all possible.
Now, are you wondering about fuel consumption? Most people think that switching off engines on signal and restarting the vehicle after a few seconds causes more fuel consumption. If you too believe the same, then you are wrong. When you switch off your engine and restart it on the signal, it consumes comparatively less fuel than keeping it on all the time. So, the next time you are waiting on a signal, make sure to switch your engine off and contribute to making the AQI of Indore better.
Team Indore Talk requests you to monitor your actions that cause harm to the environment, no matter where you are. After all, good actions start from individuals and make their way between masses. Our city can get the cleanest air just like it has become the cleanest city in the country. All it needs is your support and courage for the good cause.
This Informative story is brought to you in association with Shree Maruti Courier Services a trusted courier brand of Indore which helps you send and receive couriers locally, nationally as well as internationally. Get a 24/7 tracking facility of your courier with Shree Maruti Courier Services. Send and receive your couriers today with Shree Maruti Courier Services. Log in to their website for more details-
Keep hooked on our website for regular updates of our city Indore and follow our social media handle Indore Talk on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Telegram, YouTube, and Koo for creative and amazing content, keeping you up-to-date about the happenings of our city Indore!
Article By: Kavery Parasher
