Protesters at India Gate call out pollution, public transport issues
A group gathered at India Gate on Sunday to call out Delhi's growing air pollution problem, which is mostly caused by heavy traffic and car emissions.
The protest happened right before World Public Transport Day, reminding everyone that better public transport could be a real fix.
This year's theme, "Connecting Communities, Reducing Emissions," is all about how traveling together can help clean up the air.
Why better public transport matters
India has rolled out programs like the Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission and the National Urban Transport Policy to make city travel greener and more people-friendly.
But progress is slow because of funding gaps, poor coordination between agencies, and roads that still favor private cars.
Solving these issues matters—not just for cleaner air now, but also for building healthier cities in the future.