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Measures for Air Quality

O.P. Jindal Global University (JGU) provides a safe, healthy, and comfortable campus environment by actively prioritizing air quality through a multi-pronged strategy of monitoring, policy, education, and continuous improvement. This approach directly supports SDG target 3.9.1 (substantially reducing deaths and illnesses from air pollution) and SDG target 11.6.2 (lowering cities’ environmental impact), as well as SDG 15 (promoting green infrastructure and biodiversity). 

Advanced Infrastructure and Data-Driven Action 
JGU has installed a comprehensive outdoor AQI monitoring system, using sensors calibrated to the Central Pollution Control Board standards to provide real-time measurements of PM10, PM2.5, SO2, NO2, CO, O3, and NH3. This infrastructure delivers data-driven insights, enabling quick responses to pollution spikes and informing construction, event, and transit management. Real-time data also supports regular reporting of longitudinal air quality trends, fostering community transparency and proactive operational planning. 

The university enforces a robust No Smoking Policy across all indoor and outdoor spaces, minimizing tobacco exposure. This is reinforced by regular awareness campaigns, policy signage, and security enforcement, directly contributing to reductions in harmful exposure for everyone on campus. 
View JGU’s Anti-smoking policy 

Areas for Enhancement and Pipeline Plans 
Guided by SDR recommendations and community feedback, JGU has outlined ambitious plans to further improve air quality: 

  1. Outdoor Purification: The campus will scale up outdoor purification efforts via large-scale air filtration towers and the creation of “green corridors,” especially targeting episodic smog events. 

  1. Indoor Air Quality Management: There are pipeline plans for deploying commercial-grade purifiers in all learning and living spaces, expanding successful pilots in faculty blocks and the Health Centre. Full campus rollout with HEPA and activated-carbon systems is proposed for high-AQI periods. 

  1. Green Infrastructure: Upcoming sustainability initiatives will increase tree plantation, introduce vertical gardens, and expand shaded walkways throughout campus, contributing to cooling, health, and urban biodiversity. 

  1. Sustainable Transit: Enhanced electric golf cart and bicycle access, plus reduced reliance on fossil fuel vehicles, will further drive improvements. Coordination with local authorities will help limit off-campus traffic emissions impacting air indices. 

  1. Policy and Engagement: Revised procurement and waste management policies will target indirect pollution sources. Annual “Air Quality Weeks” and student-staff feedback forums will strengthen air quality advocacy and participatory monitoring. 

Conclusion 
JGU’s current air quality measures already provide a strong, evidence-based foundation. The next leap forward will involve blending advanced purification systems with policy reforms, expanded green projects, and robust community engagement to ensure sustainable campus health.