Dhanbad, Oct. 23 -- IIT (ISM) Dhanbad and ASAR Social Impact Advisors jointly organised a dialogue on air pollution, public health and sustainable mining on Friday, bringing together government officials, researchers, mining sector representatives, civil society organisations and local communities.
The 'Clean Air Dialogue 2026: Clean Air, Healthy Communities and Sustainable Mining' was organised by the institute's Environmental Information, Awareness, Capacity Building and Livelihood Programme (EIACP) Centre and ASAR on the campus.
A report titled 'Towards Sustainable Mining and Healthier Lives in Dhanbad' was released, documenting residents' experiences, air pollution concerns, associated health impacts and development priorities in mini...