In a blend of technology and social impact, tech entrepreneur Namanyay Goel has created a powerful app that helps Delhi's residents understand and fight the city's dangerous air pollution crisis.
Starting as a web developer at just 14 years old with MakeUseOf, Namanyay built his reputation in tech early. He went on to found Dyeus, a successful digital agency that grew to over 20 team members and served clients worldwide.
His latest project “” makes air pollution personal. The app shows users how many cigarettes they're unknowingly smoking through air pollution each day, and how many hours of life they might lose from exposure. It also shows real-time lung damage, helping people see a problem that's usually invisible.
The app is especially powerful in showing how air pollution hurts different groups of people - from young children to the elderly. It reveals shocking facts, like how one in five infant deaths in India are linked to air pollution. But it doesn't just raise alarm bells - it connects users with local NGOs and shows them how to protect themselves and their families.
After founding several successful startups, including Ayom which was India's first ever multivitamin gummies brand, he's now using his skills to help solve one of India's biggest health challenges. His app is turning Delhi's air crisis from an abstract problem into something people can understand and fight against.
