Odd-Even back in Kejriwal action plan for air pollution | Master Stroke

 Ahead of Diwali and the stubble burning season, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Friday announced a seven-point Action Plan to protect the city from air pollution, including re-introduction of the Odd-Even scheme between November 4 and 15.

Addressing the media, Kejriwal said that the odd-even scheme -- under which vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers -- would be implemented in the national capital for 12 days.

"Studies have shown that the odd-even scheme had reduced air pollution in Delhi by 10-13 per cent," he said.

The Kejriwal government had introduced the same twice in 2016 with a fine of Rs 2,000 on violators. Details about the scheme will be announced soon.

Giving other points of the 'Parali Pradushan Action Plan', he said that these include anti-pollution masks, a community Diwali laser show, and tree plantation, among others.