India's car-first cities should prioritize walking to tackle smog

Every winter, many Indian cities like Delhi get covered in smog.

People blame things like stubble burning and car exhaust.

But one simple solution is to make cities easier to walk around in.

Most Indians already walk a lot, especially those who can't afford cars or public transport.

However, walking is dangerous because there are no good sidewalks.

People end up using more cars, which makes the air even dirtier.

If cities had better sidewalks and safe places to cross the street, fewer people would need to drive.

This would mean cleaner air, less traffic, and safer streets for everyone.

Right now, cities are built for cars, not people.

To fix this, cities need to make walking safe and easy, and put everyday needs like shops and schools close together so people don't have to drive as much.