Mundka: The Deadly Cost of Air

Floral Separator An Investigative report by SESD AIR POLLUTION

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SESD is committed to documenting environmental injustice. Stand with us as we fight for cleaner air and healthier future for Mundka

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We demand an immediate air audit of all factories and the urgent completion of road paving

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