Delhi air pollution: Gopal Rai called a meeting on implementing the odd-even scheme. – Gudstory

An official was quoted as saying that to implement the Supreme Court’s observations, a high-level meeting will be called at 12 noon, which will include representatives of transport, revenue and other departments. PTI.

Introduced in 2016, the odd-even car rationing scheme allows cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or even number plates. The enforcement next week will be the fourth time the Delhi government has used the scheme to address vehicular pollution.

The minister announced the plan on Monday amid deteriorating air quality in the national capital.

The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned the effectiveness of the Delhi government’s scheme aimed at curbing vehicle pollution, calling it “all optics”.

The top court also directed Punjab, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to “immediately” ban stubble burning.

Air pollution levels can be high during the winter months due to several reasons, including dust and vehicle pollution, dry-cold weather, stubble burning, burning of crop residues after the harvest season, and travel.

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) said that Delhi’s air quality remained in the ‘very poor’ category today. According to SAFAR data, the air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 395 after crossing 400 (severe category) in the past few days.

Many residents and commuters in Delhi complained of breathing difficulties. Therefore, he urged the government and concerned authorities to take steps to stop the increasing air pollution as soon as possible.

However, the capital city is finally on the cusp of a much-needed respite from its hazardous air conditions, which had worsened due to stubble burning in neighboring states.

The ‘hazardous’ air situation in the national capital has prompted the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to implement Phase IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) to prevent further deterioration. Compelled to. Of air quality.

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Updated: 08 November 2023, 10:08 AM IST