Kejriwal to Re-Introduce the Odd Even Scheme to Combat Pollution

Following the results of an experimental odd even scheme in Delhi, Kejriwal said this is part of the seven-point action plan to combat pollution in November, specially due to stubble burning in neighbouring Haryana and Punjab. Thanks to the regulations of playing even numbered cars on one day and odd numbered cars on the other, pollution in Delhi has been reported to decrease by 25 percent.

The odd-even road rationing scheme will come into effect in Delhi from November 4-15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday among a slew of other measures to combat high-level of air pollution caused due to stubble burning in neighbouring states during winters.

Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point ‘ParaliPradushan’ action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on the roads, tree plantation, and many more initiatives.