Delhi government in its bet to
combat the rising air pollution in the city announced the odd even scheme for
15 days taking cues from those implemented in Beijing. The scheme allowed only
odd number vehicles on odd dates & even on even dates. The result was a
sharp decline in city traffic even at the peak hours & significant
reduction in pollution percentage. Though many studies have shown different
results on the pollution reduction, the CM is positive about it as the sale of
crude oil dipped to 40% less during the period.
Source - http://www.newsmobile.in/
Now the government has decided to
implement the scheme again from April 15 to April 30 amidst the positive response
received by the people of Delhi. The scheme is to be implemented with same
rules & regulations; bikers, single women drivers, important people of
government including VIPs, Lok Sabha speaker etc. & CNG cars are exempted
from the rule.
Speaking about the second phase
of the scheme Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, CM of Delhi said that “we are thinking to
implement the scheme every month however not decided it yet as it will help
lower pollution and congestion both at the same time”
The government is taking other
measures to check air pollution in the city including introduction of luxury
buses with increased frequency to popularize public transport and vacuum
cleaning of the roads, he added.
On the contrast as per a study
conducted by School of Planning and Architecture (SPA) several commuters are
ready to buy a new car if the scheme is fully implemented in Delhi, however
majority of commuters will take public transport and help lower both pollution
& congestion.
It remains unclear to see what
will happen if the scheme is implemented in full force in Delhi.
However
Shriram Automall has come up with an interesting solution for people to escape
the low like a boss. The company offers easy exchange of your used patrol or
diesel car with a used CNG car option. Visit the nearest Automallsat Narela,
Manesar or Sohna locations for more details.
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