What is causing air pollution in Bengaluru?

What is causing air pollution in Bengaluru?

If you live in Bengaluru, you’ve felt it. Everyone’s suffering from allergies, constantly coughing, travelling through the haze, and masking up when stepping out. And while the city’s AQI is technically considered moderate, long-term exposure is still hazardous, and so it should NOT stop us from asking for better, cleaner air.

In Part 2 of our 3-part docuseries -- “What is causing Air Pollution in Bengaluru?” -- produced by @unboxingblr and created by @bengawalk, we investigate the visible and invisible ways poor AQI in Bengaluru is affecting its residents, and overall standard of living. This episode clears the smog behind Bengaluru's AQI and uncovers the systems, behaviours, and loopholes that are affecting the air we breathe, and why fixing this requires all of us stepping up.

Check out part 1 of the series here:    • Why is Bengaluru so dusty?  
This series is part of Namma Bengaluru Challenge ’26, a city-led innovation challenge by UnboxingBLR, in partnership with Social Alpha and WTFund. The challenge brings together startups, government bodies, and citizens to take action on climate issues across air, water, waste, and construction. Social Alpha & WTFund.

The Top 10 startups will be pitching their solutions to Bengaluru at the NBC ‘26 Finale on January 24, 2026 at Bangalore International Centre. Join us!