India, April 5 -- D elhi University has a new addition to its campus brag list, India's first carbon garden, a green space designed to tackle air pollution while doubling up as a living classroom. Located at the Botany Department in North Campus, the garden has turned a small patch into a biodiversity zone. Led by professor Dinabandhu Saahoo with students, the initiative aims to address Delhi's pollution crisis while bringing students closer to the science of clean air. "Delhi being labelled a gas chamber every year is disheartening. A space like this not only contributes to tackling pollution but also inspires students to be more proactive," says Saahoo. Spread across around 2,000 sq ft, the garden houses nearly 50 plant species along with algae, fungi and bryophytes. An algae pond and microbe-rich soil and tree bark help absorb harmful compounds, aiding air purification. The space has quickly become a campus hangout. "It's our new chill spot between classes. It feels good knowing it serves a purpose," says Riya Mehta, a Miranda House student. "It makes you feel proud to see something proactive happening on campus," adds Aman Khanna from Kirori Mal College....