The Odd-Even Vehicle rule is set for a return to Delhi. This decision comes as the National Capital Region (NCR) struggles with a severe surge in air pollution. Gopal Rai, Delhi's Environment Minister, made this announcement following a meeting in the capital on November 6. The rule will be reinstated from November 13 and enforced until November 20.
This regulation allows vehicles with registration numbers ending in odd or even digits to operate on alternate days. While there is no specific data to conclusively prove its effectiveness in reducing pollution, Delhi's air quality issues are primarily attributed to factors like stubble burning in neighboring states. Critics have argued that the Odd-Even rule alone may not significantly impact pollution levels, as a 2019 Central Pollution Control Board study found multiple factors at play.
On Monday, Rai held a press conference where he announced, “The decision has been taken as after Diwali, pollution may rise further. Odd-even will come into effect a day after Diwali, for a week’s time, so from November 13 till November 20. After that, based on the pollution levels prevailing in Delhi, further decisions can be taken."
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