India, Nov. 14 -- Jaipur appeared to take an unusual step this week as videos circulated online showing outdoor air purifiers installed at major traffic points in the city. The clips, which first surfaced a day ago, claimed that officials had placed India's first set of outdoor purifiers at busy spots such as Rambagh Circle and Ajmeri Gate. The move was reportedly aimed at tackling rising pollution levels as Jaipur's Air Quality Index (AQI) touched 177 to190 this winter.

Even as the video spread, the authenticity of the installation remained unclear. HT City has not verified the validity of the video. Additionally, many have highlighted online that such purifiers have a limited impact outdoors unless larger pollution sources - like traff...