Odd-even project for cars soon in Delhi amid severe air pollution? The AAP government says this…

Last update:November 18, 2024, 8:46 p.m. IST

The odd-even system, first introduced in 2016 by the AAP government to control vehicle pollution and reduce rising particulate matter levels, alternates the use of vehicles based on registration numbers.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said the government was taking all necessary measures to tackle air pollution and would implement additional measures including odd-even vehicle rationing system, based on expert advice and requirements.

Addressing a press conference as the air quality index (AQI) in the national capital crossed the ‘severe plus’ category with a reading of 494, Rai said the Delhi government was taking all measures necessary measures to remedy the situation.

Replying to a question on the odd-even system, he said, “On our part, the Delhi government is taking all necessary measures at our level. We monitor everything closely and make decisions daily. We will consult experts and take all necessary measures. » Delhi recorded its second worst air quality in six years on Monday. Fifteen monitoring stations saw AQI levels reach the maximum limit of 500.

The city’s 24-hour AQI, recorded at 4 p.m., was the highest in the country, up from 441 the previous day, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

The odd-even system, first introduced in 2016 by the AAP government to control vehicle pollution and reduce rising particulate matter levels, alternates the use of vehicles based on registration numbers.

Vehicles whose registration number ends with even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are allowed to operate on the roads on even dates, while those whose registration number ends with numbers odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are allowed. on odd dates.

The system operates from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., limiting vehicle movement based on this alternating pattern.

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