Anumita Roychowdhury
Anumita Roychowdhury is the executive director of research and advocacy at the Centre for Science and Environment in India, known for her expertise in environmental policy and air quality management. She has been a prominent voice in advocating for stronger measures to combat air pollution in Delhi, particularly during the Diwali festival when firecracker use exacerbates the already poor air quality.
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Anumita Roychowdhury, Executive Director, Research and Advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, emphasized the need for immediate assessment of the volcanic ash problem.
Ethiopia’s volcanic ash cloud enters India: Is Delhi's already ‘very poor’ air at risk? | Delhi News
India· 2025-11-25
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director at the Centre for Science and Environment, emphasized the need for a systematic approach to reduce pollution in hotspots.
How Delhi is caught in a poisonous loop | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-11-14
Anumita Roychowdhury, executive director, research and advocacy, Centre for Science and Environment, said Delhi-NCR experienced the season’s first smog episode on Monday night due to the concentrated bursting of crackers.
Delhi has worst Diwali air in 4 years, Tuesday winds prevent ‘severe’ drop | Delhi NewsIndia· 2025-10-21