Delhi Government Postpones Implementation Of Odd-Even Traffic Scheme To Combat Pollution In National Capital

Following the marginal improvement in the Air Quality Index (AQI), the Delhi government on November 10 decided to delay the implementation of the odd-even traffic scheme to combat pollution in the national capital.

Delhi Government Says Air Quality Has Improved

This was informed by Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai. During a press conference, Gopal Rai said, “An improvement is seen in the pollution level. The AQI, which was 450+ has now decreased to around 300. The decision to implement odd-even from November 13 to 20 has been postponed. The situation would be analysed again after Diwali.”

Earlier today, the Supreme Court directed the Delhi government to make a decision on implementing the odd-even scheme to combat the severe pollution.

In the meantime, an overnight rain in New Delhi and surrounding areas brought relief to the residents of the national capital as the air quality improved marginally.