Delhi's air quality control measure, the Odd-even rule, will be reinstated in the capital from November 13 to 20

In view of rising air pollution in New Delhi, State Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on November 6 the odd-even rule from November 13 to 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," Rai said.

Delhi air pollution, AQI, odd-even rule
Situation of West Delhi | Source: Google


The odd-even rule is a traffic curb in which private vehicles with registration numbers ending with an odd number will be allowed on roads on dates making odd numbers and those with an even number on dates making even numbers.

Earlier today, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal called for a high-level meeting amid rising pollution levels in the national capital. Environment Minister Gopal Rai and other related departments also attended.

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