Possible tech solutions for Delhi pollution
Some immediate solutions:
1. Have a Climate Policy Conference at India Habitat Center, where all the policy wonks can sit and ideate on policy matters relating to climate change
2. Do Aadhar-based KYC for every farm. Enable AI-based monitoring of fields
3. Develop an app to educate everyone about sustainable consumption
4. Develop low-emission fireworks in partnership with IITs and DRDO
5. Empanel behavioral economists like Dan Ariely to develop nudges for people to adopt more sustainable practices
6. Turn Delhi into an AI-powered sustainable smart city
7. Develop an innovative and viral social media campaign "pedh selfie" (selfie with tree) and "hawa ke poojary" (air worshipper) to inspire millenial and gen z youth to care for air. Life size cardboard cutouts of trees can be installed at airports, stations and bus stands for youth to click and upload selfies.
8. RBI can introduce "Green crypto rupee" to entice people to move away from paper currency
9. Promote eco tourism for NCR residents to Lakshadweep and Andaman via subsidized air tickets, so that congestion is reduced in Delhi. Encourage work from home in homestays of Goa, Ladakh and Himachal for Delhi residents more