The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme has been periodically implemented in the National Capital Region since 2016 in order to help reduce the massive air pollution problem in the area. The Delhi government is all set to bring the scheme into effect again from November 4 to 15, 2019, as part of a seven-point plan to curb pollution in New Delhi.
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While the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP)-led Delhi government claims that studies show the scheme has helped to reduce pollution levels in the city by 25 percent, Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari attributes the fall in pollution to the new ring road, and says there is no need to implement the scheme.
Delhi pollution is down by 25%. Delhi is the only city where pollution is going down instead of increasing. But we have to reduce it further.
— Arvind Kejriwal (@ArvindKejriwal) September 13, 2019
Also, we need to prepare for smog due to crop burning and the winters.
As crop burning in the neighbouring states of Punjab, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh during the winter months is said to be the leading cause of air pollution in the NCR, the AAP has said that it will work with those states to find a viable alternative.
Key details of this edition of the scheme have yet to be finalized – it will be based on exact pollution levels in the region – however, the scheme will not be enforced on weekends and women drivers are expected to be exempt.
Along with the implementation of the odd-even rule, the Delhi government will procure 50-60 lakh pollution masks, start a tree-planting initiative to increase greenery, distribute plants and deploy volunteers to control wood burning during winters, with special provisions for 12 pollution hotspots across the city.
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