The adverse effects of air pollution can be observed in respiratory, circulatory systems but also in renal function. The kidney is particularly vulnerable to toxic effects from environmental pollutants owing to its filtration functions; environmental and occupational exposures to pollutants remain common causes of kidney disease worldwide, especially in developing countries. Up to 22% of the global burden of disease and 23% of deaths are attributable to environmental pollution; the general public is inevitably exposed to environmental pollutants. There is no good community data from India. However studies from other parts of the world have shown that long-term exposure to particulate matter