Odd-even scheme back in Delhi from Nov 4 to combat pollution due to stubble burning

The odd-even road rationing scheme will come into effect in Delhi from November 4-15, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced on Friday, besides several other measures to combat high-level of air pollution caused due to crop residue burning in neighbouring states during winters.

Kejriwal announced the odd-even scheme as part of the seven-point 'Parali Pradushan' action plan that also includes mass distribution of anti-pollution masks, mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on roads, tree plantation, and special plans for 12 pollution hotspots in the city.

During the 12-day scheme, vehicles will ply alternately on odd and even dates as per their registration numbers. There was no clarity over exemptions under the odd-even rule with the chief minister maintaining that related details will be shared later.

In its previous two versions, in January and April in 2016, holidays were exempted from the odd-even scheme, he said.

In the past, two-wheelers and female commuters were exempted ...