Odd-Even scheme may be extended in Delhi if needed: Kejriwal
admin | 13 Nov 2019 02:30 PM (IST)
Delhi Chief Minister, Arvind Kejriwal said that Odd-Even scheme may be extended if needed.
"We may extend the Odd-Even, if required," Kejriwal said.
He also said the image Indian is building before the world is also not good.Kejriwal said when German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in the city last month, there was smog all around.
"Delhi is the national capital and if there is so much smog, what kind of message it is giving to the world. When Merkel was here, there was smog all around. What kind of message it will give?"The Delhi government announced Odd-Even between November 4 and 15 to keep air pollution in check.The scheme aims to curb the number of cars on roads and to limit the pollution caused by them. It is applicable in Delhi from Monday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m with violation of the scheme attracting a penalty of Rs 4,000.
"We may extend the Odd-Even, if required," Kejriwal said.
He also said the image Indian is building before the world is also not good.Kejriwal said when German Chancellor Angela Merkel was in the city last month, there was smog all around.
"Delhi is the national capital and if there is so much smog, what kind of message it is giving to the world. When Merkel was here, there was smog all around. What kind of message it will give?"The Delhi government announced Odd-Even between November 4 and 15 to keep air pollution in check.The scheme aims to curb the number of cars on roads and to limit the pollution caused by them. It is applicable in Delhi from Monday to Saturday between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m with violation of the scheme attracting a penalty of Rs 4,000.