The Delhi Congress chief asserted that the previous government had indulged in gimmicks like “red lights on—vechicles off”, and building a Rs 23 crore smog tower in Connaught Place, which served no purpose in addressing the capital’s toxic air.
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 'Red Light On-Gaadi Off' campaign will begin on October 26 from ITO Chowk.
In the Delhi University area and Lodhi Road, the AQI remained in the 'very poor category at 319 and 314 respectively. At Mathura Road, the AQI was in the 'poor' category at 290.
An AQI between zero and 50 is considered good, 51 and 100 satisfactory, 101 and 200 moderate, 201 and 300 poor, 301 and 400 very poor, and 401 and 500 severe..
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, "First phase of 'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign will run from October 28 to November 28.
