Articles by Furkan Shaikh

Furkan Shaikh is a Mumbai-based social activist focused on inclusive and sustainable urban living. He works with residents and communities to ensure urban development and commercial activity respect the law and public well-being. He leads citizen-driven initiatives on clean air, public health, drug awareness, interfaith harmony, and human rights, and supports women through legal aid. Through dialogue, awareness campaigns, and peaceful civic action, he empowers people from diverse backgrounds to create meaningful change.

Human chain movement in Bandra highlights Mumbai’s air pollution crisis

by December 26, 2025

If Mumbaikars can gather for festivals, political rallies and celebrations, can they not rally for the right to breathe? That question and a sense of growing frustration and urgency were what led to the formation of the Human Chain for Clean Air — a citizen-driven movement demanding urgent government intervention. For weeks, the AQI in Mumbai has crossed hazardous levels, affecting children, senior citizens and working professionals alike. Each of us has been noticing that people around us are constantly coughing, children are falling sick frequently, and senior citizens are struggling to walk without breathlessness. I realised that instead of…

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