Publications
Contrasting Patterns in Ambient PM2.5 Exposure Disparity Across Population Subgroups in Urban and Rural India
Debajit Sarkar, Alok Kumar, Fahad Imam, Santu Ghosh, Julian D. Marshall, Joshua Apte, Luke D. Knibs, Pallavi Pant, Yang Liu, Sagnik Dey This study examines socioeconomic and demographic disparities in ambient PM2.5 exposure across urban and rural India using satellite data and national survey records. It reveals substantial and growing inequalities, particularly in urban areas and vulnerable subgroups, highlighting the need for targeted air pollution control policies.