Bad air, smog dissuade morning walkers in Lucknow
Hindustan TimesLUCKNOW As Lucknow’s air continues to be under the ‘poor’ category, morning walkers, especially senior citizens, are taking precautions, including wearing masks and avoiding early morning and late evening strolls, as the concentration of pollutants is highest in this period. NGO doing its bit for public awareness Lucknow-based NGO ‘Lung Care Foundation’, working on awareness about environmental and health related issues, is engaging school children, prominent citizens and government departments to bring about a change in people’s mindset, said AP Maheshwari, former director-general, CRPF and patron, LCF. “Promoting awareness amongst all segments of our society on a continuous basis right from schools, colleges, resident welfare associations and various organisations in different functional domains will provide the sustainable options to mitigate air pollution at its very source,” said Maheshwari. “Our 25 core members, called the ‘citizen action group’ includes doctors, health specialists, environment enthusiasts and over 500 NSS members who are actively engaged in making people aware about the environment.
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