Odd-even scheme has significant impact in reducing vehicular pollution: AAP
The AAP further said: "Red Light on Gaadi Off" and the odd-even scheme are emergency measures, which have had significant impact in reducing vehicular pollution."
The AAP further said: "Red Light on Gaadi Off" and the odd-even scheme are emergency measures, which have had significant impact in reducing vehicular pollution."
Nothing concrete after the implementation of CNG in Delhi and construction of a maze of flyovers since then, has been attempted, Saxena alleged.
The city, which had experienced five days of relatively normal air quality, saw a sudden spike with a maximum AQI of 401 recorded at 9 am.
Minister diligently assessed the implementation of measures aimed at curbing air pollution, signaling the government's commitment to combating this pressing issue.
Delhi Labour Minister Raaj Kumar Anand took stock of the implementation of measures to control air pollution at the Jonti Border area and reviewed the ground situation there.
On Monday alone, 518 challans were issued to those who were found using BS-IV diesel cars.
“Now that the effect of rain is gradually reducing we are increasing this campaign to sprinkle water across Delhi," said Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai.
BJP spokesperson has alleged that the Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had made the national capital a gas chamber
After Diwali celebration Delhi's air pollution deteriorating and people are gasping from fresh air, medical authorities of Lohia Hospital a government hospital in the city, have decided to establish a special Out-Patient Department (OPD) for pollution-related illnesses.
The Bombay High Court orders and Brihan Mumbai Municipal Corporation pleas apparently went unheeded as Mumbai recorded a ‘poor’ air quality index (AQI) of 118 on Monday, a day after Diwali, as per official data.
According to the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) data, the levels of PM10 soared 15-16 times the 24-hour standard at several places in Delhi.
Rai, however, admitted that rain and wind dispersed the pollution to a significant extent, as now it was down to 225 from 450.
Bringing a huge sigh of relief for residents in the national capital, who have been breathing toxic air over the last few weeks
Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated with great enthusiasm and joy across India. However, along with the festivities, this vibrant festival also brings a spike in air pollution, which can have detrimental effects on respiratory health.
To curtail the pollution situation in the national capital and ensure the implementation of anti-pollution measures in the city
The advisory came in the wake of overall air quality in Delhi, which continued to be in ‘severe category’, is likely to improve in various places in the national capital due to the light rain that occurred on Saturday morning.
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to bear the entire cost of 'artificial rain' to curb the air pollution in the city, said officials.
