Ready to Share Our Journey: As the national capital reels under hazardous air quality levels, China has extended a hand of cooperation to India, offering to share its experience in tackling air pollution. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) breaching the ‘severe’ category in Delhi and surrounding regions, this unexpected gesture from China could mark a significant shift in environmental diplomacy between the two nations.
But beyond politics and partnerships, this crisis also calls for introspection—of how our choices, lifestyles, and policies have contributed to this choking reality. Is external aid enough, or is it time to embrace deeper, more holistic solutions to environmental collapse?
Delhi’s AQI has hovered between 450 and 500 in recent days—well above the safe limit of 100 set by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Residents are experiencing burning eyes, sore throats, and breathing difficulties. Hospitals report a sharp rise in respiratory illnesses, especially among children and the elderly.
Schools Shut, Flights Delayed
As a precautionary measure, schools in Delhi and NCR have been shut down until further notice. Several flights have been delayed due to poor visibility. Construction activities and non-essential truck entries have been temporarily banned.
Causes: What’s Fueling the Smog?
Stubble burning in Punjab, Haryana, and UP
Vehicle emissions and construction dust
Industrial pollutants
Unfavorable meteorological conditions
China’s Offer: An Unexpected Ally
“Ready to Share Our Journey”
Speaking at a press briefing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said:
“China is ready to share its experience and technologies to help India control air pollution. We have taken significant steps and are willing to collaborate for a healthier Asia.”
China has previously battled similar pollution levels in cities like Beijing, where its AQI had once reached above 600. Over the past decade, the country invested heavily in clean energy, electric vehicles, and urban planning to bring down pollution.
What Can India Learn from China?
High-efficiency air filtration in public spaces
Electric vehicle incentives and bans on polluting vehicles
Mass tree plantation and green belts around cities
Real-time pollution tracking via AI and satellite systems
India’s Efforts So Far
Government Measures Underway
GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) in full force
Crackdown on firecrackers and dust emissions
Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal calls the situation “unprecedented”
Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav attributes the spike to crop burning, calling for “collective responsibility”
Yet, implementation lags and political blame games have hampered effectiveness.
Environmental Diplomacy: A New Chapter?
This move by China comes at a time when geopolitical tensions between the two nations remain high due to border disputes and trade disagreements. But could air pollution be the unlikely issue that fosters cooperation?
Environmental experts believe this could be a model of “green diplomacy” where rival nations set aside political differences for shared ecological goals. International cooperation may also attract global funding and UN-supported air quality missions.
According to Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj, environmental degradation is not just a policy failure but a spiritual failure. His teachings emphasize that the root cause of ecological collapse is humanity’s detachment from righteousness and divine laws.
In his discourses, Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj explains:
“When humans break the laws of nature and of God, imbalance is inevitable—within and outside.”
He advocates that by adopting the path of Satbhakti (true devotion) and by living a life aligned with the Constitution of Supreme God, individuals can bring inner peace that reflects outwardly in societal and environmental harmony. Just as polluted air suffocates the body, a polluted mind—filled with greed, anger, and ignorance—suffocates the soul. The solution lies not just in policies but in purification—both internal and external.
Clean Air Begins With Clean Living
India’s Crisis Needs People, Not Just Policies
As Delhi gasps for breath, the crisis demands more than bans and filters—it demands a revolution in consciousness. Citizens must take proactive steps:
Reduce vehicle usage and embrace public transport
Plant trees and avoid burning waste
Support stricter environmental regulations
Encourage spiritual and moral education
Only when individuals take responsibility can the nation breathe freely again.
FAQs: China Ready to Offer Its Experience
1. Why is Delhi’s air so polluted every winter?
Due to stubble burning in neighboring states, low wind speed, vehicular emissions, and cold temperatures that trap pollutants close to the ground.
2. What steps has the Indian government taken?
The GRAP system, construction bans, school closures, and pollution audits are in place—but implementation often lacks consistency.
3. What exactly is China offering India?
China has offered to share technological innovations and policy models used in cities like Beijing to reduce smog, such as real-time air monitoring and EV adoption.
4. Can China’s model work in India?
With contextual adaptation, yes. But it requires political will, public cooperation, and massive infrastructure upgrades.
5. What role can individuals play in combating pollution?
Switching to cleaner fuels, reducing car usage, avoiding open fires, and supporting eco-conscious leaders can make a measurable impact.
