Launched on the occasion of World Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Day, the campaign will roll out an online portal on pollution wherein all stakeholders in the city can give out pollution-related information to people.

The portal will facilitate all the information pertaining the pollution levels in different parts of Gurgaon, such as how far certain pollutants are above the normal range, precautionary measures, experts speak, kind of masks doctors recommend to different sections and other recommendations.

"The portal will help not only those suffering from COPD, but everybody who wants to get answers of all key questions regarding pollution, its ill-effects and prevention measures under one roof," said Dr. Himanshu Garg, Head of department, Respiratory and Critical Care, Artemis Hospital.

"The portal is a way to ensure that every piece of information related to pollution control is reached to people and perfect synergy can be maintained among government, hospitals and different organizations related to pollution control. It is a much-needed step," said Rajiv Chhiber from Public Health Foundation of India.

"The anti-pollution movement aims to reach wide population in Gurgaon and educate them about practical solutions to control the pollution levels. We stand with doctors to do whatever possible to bring down dust pollution in the city," said Vijay Chaudhary, Senior Scientist at HSPCB.

MamtaKharb, ACP, Traffic said, "Traffic cops are the worst victims of air pollution. I am glad that this campaign has been launched. I would want the doctors, environmental experts and pollution control board to bring some special camps and programmes for traffic cops."

Emphasizing on the importance of improving air quality, not just in outdoor but also indoor environment, Priyank Agarwal, head of Strategy and New Business, Philips, India, said, "People are becoming aware about the worsening situation that toxic air is causing, even in the comfort of their homes. They are adopting measures like installing air purifiers to remove contaminants such as harmful gases, fine-dust and pollen and also general germs, bacteria and viruses".

Over 40 doctors from the city have joined the campaign. COPD is a lung disease that damages the airways inside the lungs, causing chest -tightness, shortness of breath and persistent cough. World Health Organisation recognises COPD as the 6th largest killer and this is likely to become the 3rd biggest killer in few years. An estimate suggests that there are 30 million COPD patients in India.