In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20.

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement during a press briefing after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal.

Rai said that the odd-even scheme would come into effect a day after Diwali and would go on until a week. The decision on whether to extend the scheme or not would be taken after Nov 20.

"The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi after Diwali, running from November 13 to November 20. A decision to extend the scheme will be made after November 20," he said.

He further said that as per the weather forecast, it is expected that the wind speed should increase on Nov 7, 8 further reducing the level of pollution.

"As per the forecast, the wind speed will be 12km/hour tomorrow, 7th November and if the speed reaches 10 to 12 km/hour, then there is a possibility that the level of pollution accumulated here might disperse. Similarly, the wind speed will be 8-10 km/hour on 8th November. It is expected that the speed of wind will increase on November 7 and 8 November which will reduce the level of pollution," he said.

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He also said that a decision to impose work-from-home for 50 per cent of staff in government and private offices will be taken after Diwali.

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<h2>What is odd-even scheme?</h2>

The odd-even scheme, which was introduced by the Delhi government in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 as well as 2019.

It is a traffic rationing measure which permits cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or even number plates.&nbsp;

Vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit are permitted on the roads on odd dates and the ones ending with an even digit are allowed on even dates.

The enforcement next week would mark the fourth time that the Delhi government will implement this scheme to tackle pollution caused by vehicles.

According to the data released by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality index was recorded at 488 in India's capital which shot up from 410 a day ago.

(With inputs from agencies) 
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In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20.

In a bid to combat severe pollution levels in the national capital, the Delhi government on Monday (Nov 6) announced plans to reintroduce the odd-even car rationing scheme from Nov 13 to 20. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai made the announcement during a press briefing after a high-level meeting with Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. Rai said that the odd-even scheme would come into effect a day after Diwali and would go on until a week. The decision on whether to extend the scheme or not would be taken after Nov 20. "The odd-even scheme will come into effect in Delhi after Diwali, running from November 13 to November 20. A decision to extend the scheme will be made after November 20," he said. He further said that as per the weather forecast, it is expected that the wind speed should increase on Nov 7, 8 further reducing the level of pollution. "As per the forecast, the wind speed will be 12km/hour tomorrow, 7th November and if the speed reaches 10 to 12 km/hour, then there is a possibility that the level of pollution accumulated here might disperse. Similarly, the wind speed will be 8-10 km/hour on 8th November. It is expected that the speed of wind will increase on November 7 and 8 November which will reduce the level of pollution," he said. #WATCH | On the Odd-Even vehicle scheme implemented by Delhi Govt, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai says "A meeting has been called tomorrow to have further discussions on how to implement the Odd-Even scheme in Delhi...There are over 7,000 buses running in Delhi, out of… pic.twitter.com/oyX91rlJhi — ANI (@ANI) November 6, 2023 × He also said that a decision to impose work-from-home for 50 per cent of staff in government and private offices will be taken after Diwali. Also read: Delhi's air 'critical', with many NCR areas recording AQI at 999 What is odd-even scheme? The odd-even scheme, which was introduced by the Delhi government in 2016 to combat vehicular pollution, was enforced in 2017 as well as 2019. It is a traffic rationing measure which permits cars to operate on alternate days based on their odd or even number plates. Vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd digit are permitted on the roads on odd dates and the ones ending with an even digit are allowed on even dates. The enforcement next week would mark the fourth time that the Delhi government will implement this scheme to tackle pollution caused by vehicles. According to the data released by the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India), the air quality index was recorded at 488 in India's capital which shot up from 410 a day ago. (With inputs from agencies)

Delhi to reintroduce odd-even scheme to combat severe levels of pollution

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the odd-even scheme was no longer required in the national capital as the skies have cleared up in the national capital, reported news agency ANI.

"There is no need of odd-even scheme now as the skies have cleared up," ANI reported Kejriwal as saying when asked a question in this regard at a press conference in Delhi.

In an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and tackle pollution, the odd-even scheme was introduced in the national capital from November 4 to 15.

The traffic rationing scheme prohibited plying of private vehicles based on the last digit of their registration numbers. Vehicles with even digits were only allowed to ply on even dates, and those with odd numbers on odd dates.

This was the third edition of the odd-even restrictions, a flagship scheme of the AAP government, on private vehicles in Delhi. The first two versions of the initiative were introduced in 2016.&nbsp;

(With inputs from ANI)&nbsp;

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the odd-even scheme was no longer required in the national capital as the skies have cleared up in the national capital, reported news agency ANI.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Monday said that the odd-even scheme was no longer required in the national capital as the skies have cleared up in the national capital, reported news agency ANI. "There is no need of odd-even scheme now as the skies have cleared up," ANI reported Kejriwal as saying when asked a question in this regard at a press conference in Delhi. In an attempt to reduce traffic congestion and tackle pollution, the odd-even scheme was introduced in the national capital from November 4 to 15. The traffic rationing scheme prohibited plying of private vehicles based on the last digit of their registration numbers. Vehicles with even digits were only allowed to ply on even dates, and those with odd numbers on odd dates. This was the third edition of the odd-even restrictions, a flagship scheme of the AAP government, on private vehicles in Delhi. The first two versions of the initiative were introduced in 2016. (With inputs from ANI)

No need for odd-even scheme as Delhi skies have cleared up: Arvind Kejriwal 

A puff of fresh air is all for what the Indian capital New Delhi is gasping for over the last 15-20 days as air quality is hovering from 'poor' to 'severe plus' category since late October. Although its effects are unproven, middle-aged and elderly residents were flocking to 'Oxygen bar', that is offering the city a 15-minute session to inhale a cocktail of oxygen in different flavours, for 500 rupees ($7).

Delhi Odd-Even scheme ends today, ‘Oxygen Bar’ sells puff of fresh air to pollution-hit Delhi

Delhi Odd-Even scheme has started from today. The scheme is introduced to tackle Delhi's air pollution

Delhi Odd Even scheme starts today

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali. "Yes @MajDPSingh, persons with disabilities will definitely be exempt during Odd-Even," Kejriwal tweeted.

The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Major DP Singh, a Kargil War veteran, who stated that he is an amputee and cannot travel in Delhi metro.

"How about persons with disabilities @ArvindKejriwal sir? I am an amputee and can't sit in the metro with an artificial leg due to ill-designed seats. So would be the bus ride for me due to pushes and pulls. The only option is my own car. What do I and many like me do?" Major DP Singh tweeted.

After Kejriwal's positive response, the former army man quoted the chief minister's tweet and wrote, "Thank you @ArvindKejriwal sir. Appreciate your kind response and support. Jai Hind."

The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali, from November 4 to 15.

Last week, Kejriwal had announced that women will be exempted from the scheme, however, private CNG vehicles will come under its ambit.

A decision on two-wheelers is yet to be taken. A flagship scheme of the Aam Aadmi Party government, aimed at combatting pollution, it was first implemented in 2015.

The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days. For the last few years, the national capital has been grappling with smog every winter, raising health concerns.&nbsp; 
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Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali.

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday announced that persons with disabilities will be exempted from the odd-even vehicle rationing system which will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali. "Yes @MajDPSingh, persons with disabilities will definitely be exempt during Odd-Even," Kejriwal tweeted. The chief minister was responding to a tweet by Major DP Singh, a Kargil War veteran, who stated that he is an amputee and cannot travel in Delhi metro. "How about persons with disabilities @ArvindKejriwal sir? I am an amputee and can't sit in the metro with an artificial leg due to ill-designed seats. So would be the bus ride for me due to pushes and pulls. The only option is my own car. What do I and many like me do?" Major DP Singh tweeted. After Kejriwal's positive response, the former army man quoted the chief minister's tweet and wrote, "Thank you @ArvindKejriwal sir. Appreciate your kind response and support. Jai Hind." The odd-even vehicle rationing scheme will be implemented in the national capital after Diwali, from November 4 to 15. Last week, Kejriwal had announced that women will be exempted from the scheme, however, private CNG vehicles will come under its ambit. A decision on two-wheelers is yet to be taken. A flagship scheme of the Aam Aadmi Party government, aimed at combatting pollution, it was first implemented in 2015. The scheme entails cars with odd and even number plates to run on alternate days. For the last few years, the national capital has been grappling with smog every winter, raising health concerns.

Disabled people exempted from Odd-Even scheme in Delhi: Arvind Kejriwal

With the national capital battling<a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-residents-spend-christmas-indoors-as-smog-emergency-reaches-fourth-day-186396"> 'severe' air pollution</a>, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday the Delhi government will implement odd-even scheme, to regulate plying of private vehicles in the city, whenever it is required.

He said the Delhi government was taking several steps for reducing pollution levels in the national capital.

In view of the city's 'severe' air quality, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) on Monday banned industrial activities in pollution hot spots and construction work across Delhi-NCR till Wednesday.

"Whenever the odd-even (scheme) is required, we will definitely implement it," Kejriwal told reporters here.

"We all have to be participants in reducing pollution. The Delhi government is taking several steps. We have carried out large-scale tree plantation drive. The government will procure 3000 buses soon. Also, we sanctioned a large phase of Metro... We are making all efforts on our part," he said.

Asked about the Centre's role in reducing pollution levels, the chief minister said the Union government should call a meeting of neighbouring states as "air has no boundary".?

"In October and November, there are around 20-25 days when pollution level increases in Delhi due to stubble burning (in neighbouring states). Until the centre takes steps, nothing cannot be done," Kejriwal said.

Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday as meteorological conditions continued to be unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants, authorities said.

The city is facing its worst pollution crisis since Diwali.

While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed the overall air quality index (AQI) at 'severe' level of 416, the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) recorded an AQI of 423.

In view of the city's severe air quality, authorities have advised people to minimise outdoor activities and avoid use of private vehicles.

Industries located in hotspot industrial areas of Wazirpur, Mundka, Narela, Bawana, Sahibabad and Faridabad will remain closed until Wednesday, EPCA Chairperson Bhure Lal had said in a letter to Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev.

With the national capital battling 'severe' air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday the Delhi government will implement odd-even scheme, to regulate plying of private vehicles in the city, whenever it is required.

With the national capital battling 'severe' air pollution, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said on Tuesday the Delhi government will implement odd-even scheme, to regulate plying of private vehicles in the city, whenever it is required. He said the Delhi government was taking several steps for reducing pollution levels in the national capital. In view of the city's 'severe' air quality, the Supreme Court-appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA) on Monday banned industrial activities in pollution hot spots and construction work across Delhi-NCR till Wednesday. "Whenever the odd-even (scheme) is required, we will definitely implement it," Kejriwal told reporters here. "We all have to be participants in reducing pollution. The Delhi government is taking several steps. We have carried out large-scale tree plantation drive. The government will procure 3000 buses soon. Also, we sanctioned a large phase of Metro... We are making all efforts on our part," he said. Asked about the Centre's role in reducing pollution levels, the chief minister said the Union government should call a meeting of neighbouring states as "air has no boundary".? "In October and November, there are around 20-25 days when pollution level increases in Delhi due to stubble burning (in neighbouring states). Until the centre takes steps, nothing cannot be done," Kejriwal said. Delhi's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for the fourth consecutive day on Tuesday as meteorological conditions continued to be unfavourable for dispersion of pollutants, authorities said. The city is facing its worst pollution crisis since Diwali. While the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data showed the overall air quality index (AQI) at 'severe' level of 416, the Centre-run System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting (SAFAR) recorded an AQI of 423. In view of the city's severe air quality, authorities have advised people to minimise outdoor activities and avoid use of private vehicles. Industries located in hotspot industrial areas of Wazirpur, Mundka, Narela, Bawana, Sahibabad and Faridabad will remain closed until Wednesday, EPCA Chairperson Bhure Lal had said in a letter to Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev.

Delhi pollution: Will implement odd-even scheme whenever required, says Kejriwal

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hold a crucial hearing today on Delhi government&rsquo;s decision to implement the odd-even scheme to control traffic in view of the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/videos/delhis-anti-pollution-action-plan-stop-use-of-firewood-coal-in-eateries-6592">high level of pollutants</a> in the air.

The&nbsp;NGT has asked Delhi government on the rationale behind application of the car rationing scheme and&nbsp;produce before it the details of ambient air quality during earlier odd-even schemes.

It will hear the case at 2pm today.

On Thursday, Delhi Transport minister&nbsp;Kailash Gehlot had said that the <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/delhi-government-set-to-enforce-odd-even-scheme-for-private-vehicles-next-week-report-23820">odd-even number scheme</a> for private vehicles will be implemented from November 13-17 in the national capital.

&quot;Request people and all agencies to cooperate. Exemptions will be the&nbsp;same as&nbsp;last time,&quot; the minister had said.

Women drivers, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying children in school uniforms, besides VVIPs will be kept out of the ambit of the scheme under which cars bearing registration numbers ending with odd digits are allowed to ply on odd dates while those ending with even digits run on even dates.

Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had directed the transport department to start preparing for the odd-even scheme.

Baijal had also ordered&nbsp;Municipal Corporations, DDA and SDMs to strictly enforce a prohibition on open burning.

Meanwhile, a&nbsp;graph containing the hourly-levels of ultrafine particulates PM2.5 and PM10 showed a distinct downward curve from around 12pm for the first time since Tuesday when the concentration of these pollutants breached the emergency scale.

A task force of the CPCB, which met to review the measures taken under the Graded Response Action Plan, concluded that the level of pollution will come down to the &#39;very poor&#39; category on Saturday, two notches below the &#39;emergency category&#39; prevailing now.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hold a crucial hearing today on Delhi government?s decision to implement the odd-even scheme to control traffic in view of the high level of pollutants in the air.

The National Green Tribunal (NGT) will hold a crucial hearing today on Delhi government’s decision to implement the odd-even scheme to control traffic in view of the high level of pollutants in the air. The NGT has asked Delhi government on the rationale behind application of the car rationing scheme and produce before it the details of ambient air quality during earlier odd-even schemes. It will hear the case at 2pm today. On Thursday, Delhi Transport minister Kailash Gehlot had said that the odd-even number scheme for private vehicles will be implemented from November 13-17 in the national capital. "Request people and all agencies to cooperate. Exemptions will be the same as last time," the minister had said. Women drivers, two-wheelers and vehicles carrying children in school uniforms, besides VVIPs will be kept out of the ambit of the scheme under which cars bearing registration numbers ending with odd digits are allowed to ply on odd dates while those ending with even digits run on even dates. Earlier on Wednesday, Delhi Lieutenant Governor Anil Baijal had directed the transport department to start preparing for the odd-even scheme. Baijal had also ordered Municipal Corporations, DDA and SDMs to strictly enforce a prohibition on open burning. Meanwhile, a graph containing the hourly-levels of ultrafine particulates PM2.5 and PM10 showed a distinct downward curve from around 12pm for the first time since Tuesday when the concentration of these pollutants breached the emergency scale. A task force of the CPCB, which met to review the measures taken under the Graded Response Action Plan, concluded that the level of pollution will come down to the 'very poor' category on Saturday, two notches below the 'emergency category' prevailing now.

Tell us rationale behind launching odd-even scheme: NGT asks Delhi govt

The fog in northern India <a href="http://www.wionews.com/india-news/10-students-died-in-accident-due-to-fog-in-bhatinda-23747">has triggered another series of horrific vehicle crashes</a> in Haryana&#39;s Palwal district.

At least two dozen vehicles collided leading to several people being injured.&nbsp;

All those who have been injured were admitted to a government hospital nearby, with reports of at least one person being killed.

On Wednesday, dense fog in Bhatinda, Punjab had resulted in a huge accident leading to the death of at least 10 students with at least 25 others injured.&nbsp;

The low visibility due to the smog in Bhatinda had led to the collision of four vehicles. 
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All those who have been injured were admitted to a government hospital nearby, with reports of at least one person being killed.

The fog in northern India has triggered another series of horrific vehicle crashes in Haryana's Palwal district. At least two dozen vehicles collided leading to several people being injured. All those who have been injured were admitted to a government hospital nearby, with reports of at least one person being killed. On Wednesday, dense fog in Bhatinda, Punjab had resulted in a huge accident leading to the death of at least 10 students with at least 25 others injured. The low visibility due to the smog in Bhatinda had led to the collision of four vehicles.

Watch: Two dozen vehicles collide due to fog in Haryana, several injured

The Delhi government may bring back the odd-even scheme to restrict the number of cars on the road in view of the increase in pollution levels, transport minister Kailash Gahlot has said. 
 
The minister yesterday wrote to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and senior officials of his ministry, asking them to be &#39;fully geared up&#39; for implementation of the odd-even scheme &#39;as and when&#39;&nbsp;it is announced. 
 
&quot;With the increase in pollution levels in Delhi, the government may have to resort to emergency measures, including the odd-even scheme,&quot; he said. 
 
The scheme, based on the last digit of the vehicle&#39;s registration number of vehicles, was implemented twice in 2016 -- from January 1-15 and April 15-30. Under the scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days.

It can be implemented when air pollution levels are in the &#39;emergency&#39; category for 48 hours or more. 
 
Last week, the Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), a body empowered to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), had said it would not hesitate to enforce the &#39;odd-even&#39; plan, order cars off roads, and shut schools if needed. 
 
GRAP was notified by the Centre in January this year following an order by the apex court in November 2016. 
 
According to Gahlot, procurement of additional buses by DTC would be the &quot;main component&quot; of readiness in case the odd-even scheme is implemented. 
 
A major challenge in implementing the scheme is poor public transport facilities, despite a well developed Delhi Metro network. 
 
The DTC has a fleet of around 4,000 buses, while the Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transit System (DIMTS) runs over 1,600 buses under the cluster scheme. Experts estimate that the city needs about 11,000 buses to cover all areas. 
 
EPCA has already taken tough measures like shutting the Badarpur thermal power plant and brick kilns and banning generators after air pollution levels hit the &#39;Very Poor&#39; and &#39;Severe&#39; categories.

Kailash Gahlot wrote to the Delhi Transport Corporation and senior officials in his ministry on Wednesday, asking them to be 'fully geared up' to implement the scheme 'as and when'?it is announced

The Delhi government may bring back the odd-even scheme to restrict the number of cars on the road in view of the increase in pollution levels, transport minister Kailash Gahlot has said. The minister yesterday wrote to the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) and senior officials of his ministry, asking them to be 'fully geared up' for implementation of the odd-even scheme 'as and when' it is announced. "With the increase in pollution levels in Delhi, the government may have to resort to emergency measures, including the odd-even scheme," he said. The scheme, based on the last digit of the vehicle's registration number of vehicles, was implemented twice in 2016 -- from January 1-15 and April 15-30. Under the scheme, odd and even numbered vehicles ply on alternate days. It can be implemented when air pollution levels are in the 'emergency' category for 48 hours or more. Last week, the Supreme Court appointed Environment Pollution Control Authority (EPCA), a body empowered to enforce the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), had said it would not hesitate to enforce the 'odd-even' plan, order cars off roads, and shut schools if needed. GRAP was notified by the Centre in January this year following an order by the apex court in November 2016. According to Gahlot, procurement of additional buses by DTC would be the "main component" of readiness in case the odd-even scheme is implemented. A major challenge in implementing the scheme is poor public transport facilities, despite a well developed Delhi Metro network. The DTC has a fleet of around 4,000 buses, while the Delhi Integrated Multimodal Transit System (DIMTS) runs over 1,600 buses under the cluster scheme. Experts estimate that the city needs about 11,000 buses to cover all areas. EPCA has already taken tough measures like shutting the Badarpur thermal power plant and brick kilns and banning generators after air pollution levels hit the 'Very Poor' and 'Severe' categories.

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