DFCA’s Open-House Round Table Discussion on Air Pollution and Health marked a significant milestone in Punjab’s fight against air pollution. Hosted at Innocent Heart Institute, Jalandhar, in collaboration with the Bowry Memorial Educational and Medical Trust’s ‘Disha’ Initiative, the event united health professionals, farmers, educators, and students to discuss the health impacts of poor air quality.

Led by Dr. Rajiv Khurana, DFCA’s founder-trustee, the session emphasized the urgent need for action against air pollution. Experts like Dr. Arun Walia highlighted the alarming rise in respiratory diseases such as asthma and COPD, while Dr. Rohan Bowry shed light on the lesser-known effects of air pollution on eye health.

Key topics included sustainable farming practices, grassroots awareness campaigns, and policymaker engagement, with participants inspired to take proactive steps within their communities. This event reinforced DFCA’s commitment to empowering diverse stakeholders to collaborate toward a cleaner, healthier Punjab.