Inside Delhi’s green sanctuary: The couple living with 15 AQI amid smog-heavy skies

Produced by: Manoj Kumar

Fresh Air

While Delhi chokes under an AQI of 200, there’s one home that defies all odds with an astonishing AQI of just 15. With over 15,000 plants, this green sanctuary offers pure, breathable air—indoors, a stark contrast to the chaos outside. But how?

Sustainable Sanctuary

Imagine living off the grid with solar power, rainwater harvesting, and natural cooling—no ACs or electricity bills. This sustainable home is not just eco-friendly, it’s a lifeline. Inside, it’s a place where air is fresh and life thrives naturally.

Silent Heroes

Peter and Neeno didn’t just create a beautiful home; they built an ecosystem. Their plants filter pollutants, and even the walls breathe better. It’s not magic, just pure sustainable genius. But what did it take to turn this vision into reality?

Cancer Cure

When Neeno was diagnosed with leukemia in 1998, she turned adversity into innovation. The result? A self-sufficient, plant-filled oasis that has now become a model for green living. How does this unique home heal both body and environment?

Hidden Oasis

A home that runs entirely on solar power and stores 15,000 liters of rainwater sounds like a dream, but it’s very much a reality in Sainik Farms. The couple’s radical green choices redefine what it means to live sustainably in a polluted world.

Food Freedom

What if your garden could supply you with fresh vegetables all year round? That’s exactly what this couple has achieved. Their lush garden, nurtured by recycled water and stubble composting, offers a perfect antidote to Delhi’s food supply chain crisis.

Green Revolution

In the battle against air pollution, this couple has made a small yet powerful stand. Their 15,000 plants play a key role in purifying the air—creating an indoor environment where breathing feels effortless. But how do they keep it thriving?

Architectural Wonder

This home is built from the earth up: bricks bound with lime mortar, roofs made of stone tiles, and walls that breathe. In a city gripped by concrete, this design offers an answer to how architecture can fight pollution.

Pollution Problem

Instead of bemoaning Delhi’s pollution, this couple has found a way to turn stubble burning into a resource. They use it for composting and soil enrichment, showing that even waste can be repurposed in a green home. How else do they fight pollution?