In an attempt to reduce traffic congestion to tackle pollution, the odd-even scheme was enforced in the national capital from November 4 to 15.
Delhi-NCR gasped for breath today as the noxious smog pushed pollution levels in the region towards the 'emergency' zone for the third time in the last 15 days.
Even Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has admitted that there was a little 'confusion'. But he said it can be resolved with 'trust'.
The SC asked the Centre to prepare a road map for installation of air-purifying towers across Delhi.
Pictures of schoolchildren with their faces covered with anti-pollution masks and handkerchiefs were shared widely on social media.
The odd-even road rationing scheme, an anti-pollution measure, started in Delhi. Under the scheme, apart from exempted categories, non-transport four-wheeled vehicles with registration numbers ending
On Thursday, a number of children had written to PM Narendra Modi seeking his urgent intervention to mitigate the air pollution crisis.
The Supreme Court said that Delhi is choking every year and observed that no one is taking action to tackle the situation effectively.
BJP's Vijay Goel had broken the odd-even rule and paid a fine of Rs 2000 back in April 2016 as well, when it was implemented by the Arvind Kejriwal government.
The odd-even scheme will begin from 8 am on Monday, with only even-numbered non-transport vehicles allowed on Delhi roads on the first day of the exercise.
