India’s Largest Network of Health Professionals Advocating for Clean Air for Better Health

Doctors For Clean Air &
Climate Action (DFCA)

DFCA is a network of healthcare professionals across India, dedicated to safeguarding the health of millions through the pursuit of clean air and climate justice. Our mission is simple yet powerful: to ensure that every person has access to clean air—a fundamental need for a healthy life.

We empower healthcare professionals to be the driving force of change—leading the charge to create Awareness, inspire Awakening, and spark Action. We are turning knowledge into advocacy, empowering doctors to become change agents in their communities, standing at the forefront of the clean air movement.

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Air Pollution & Climate Change are a Health Crisis

In India, over 2.5 million premature deaths occur annually due to air pollution and climate change, leading to devastating health impacts. These crises shorten life expectancy, strain the economy, and disproportionately affect vulnerable populations. Immediate action is crucial to secure clean air and a sustainable future. 

Why Doctors Must Lead

Advocates for Change

Healthcare professionals witness air pollution’s impact and can advocate for cleaner air.

Catalysts for the Future

By leading efforts against air pollution, they help shape a healthier future for communities.

Trusted Leaders

Their credibility allows them to raise awareness, educate peers, and influence health policies.
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Dr. G. C. Khilnani

Chairman
Department of Pulmonology and Critical Care

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Dr. Arvind Kumar

Lung Surgeon

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Dr. Vinay Goyal

Director, Neurology, Institute of Neurosciences

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Dr. Naresh Trehan

Cardiac Surgery

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Dr. Surya Kant Tripathi

Professor & Head, Department of Respiratory Medicine

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Dr. Shiva K. Misra

Senior Consultant Laparoscopic Obesity & General Surgeon

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Dr. Sumit Upadhyay

ENT Surgeon

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Dr. Rajeev Agarwala

Chairman Dept. of Cardiology

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Dr. Sandeep Jain

Consultant Physician

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Dr. Shalabh Gupta

General Surgeon

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Dr. Amit Kumar

Public Health Expert

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Dr. Pankaj Agarwal

Endocrinologist

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Dr. Sundeep Salvi

Pulmonologist

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Dr. S P Mathew

Senior Consultant Physician

Person 3

Dr. Rashna Hazarika

Senior Consultant Paediatrician & Neonatologist

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Dr. Subhash Khanna

Laparoscopic Surgeon

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Dr. P.S. Bakhshi

Laparoscopic Surgeon

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Dr. Tanvir Bakhshi

Medical Officer

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Dr. Archana Dutta

Senior Consultant -Oncologist

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Dr. Satinderjit Singh Bajaj

SMO/NBEMS Dean Academics

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Dr. Deepak Chawla

Laparoscopic Surgeon/ President IMA Jalandhar

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Dr. Shivani Sood

Laparoscopic Surgeon

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Dr. Salil Bhargava

Pulmonologist

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Dr. Ravi Dosi

Pulmonologist

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Dr. Manoj Jain

Infectious Disease Consultant

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Dr. Richh Pal Meena

Deputy Medical Superintendent

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Dr. Ankit Bansal

Sr. Consultant - Pulmonology & Critical Care

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Dr. Neelima Agarwal

ESIC Model Hospital

What We Do

We Engage, Educate and Support Leading Health Professionals to Become Advocates for Clean Air for Better Health…

Identify and Support

Collaborate and Partner

Research and Publish

Raise Awareness

Build Capacity

Advocacy and Policy

Identify and Support

We empower healthcare leaders by spotlighting their efforts and providing resources to champion cleaner air, improved health, and stronger advocacy for addressing the air pollution and climate change crisis. 

Collaborate and Partner

We forge powerful alliances with National Medical Associations (NMAs) to establish a unified network of healthcare professionals advocating for transformative changes in air quality and promoting health equity nationwide. 

Research and Publish

We conduct groundbreaking research studies on air pollution's health impacts, publishing data-driven insights to expose its consequences and drive informed action among stakeholders and policymakers. 

Raise Awareness

We develop impactful content for social media, educating communities about the health risks of air pollution and inspiring action for cleaner, healthier air. 

Build Capacity

We organize workshops and webinars to train health professionals and communities, equipping them with resources and tools to tackle air pollution and protect public health. 

Advocacy and Policy

We support doctors in engaging with policymakers, media, and communities by assisting with policy briefs, facilitating public discussions, and providing platforms to present evidence on air pollution’s health impacts locally and globally.  

Our Impact

Social Media Reach

Doctors linked to DFCA via National Medical Association

Health professionalsTrained Through Workshops

Senior Doctors as Clean Air Champions

National Medical Association committed to Support DFCA

Network Driven Research Studies

Supporting Medical Associations

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Learn More About the Health Impacts of Air Pollution & Climate Change

Join Our Mission for Cleaner Air

Become a part of a dedicated community of healthcare professionals advocating for better air quality. Together, we can drive impactful change for a healthier future.