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Delhi Air Pollution Control - Will Odd Even Formula Work?


Nevertheless, it is not an innovative concept but taken from a very similar program in Beijing, the Delhi government's odd-even formula, to bring air pollution under control, deserves a warm welcome. Judging by the success of this formula in Beijing, it should not be discouraged from implementing in Delhi but should be given a chance. Because without experimenting something new, we cannot come to a conclusion. And yes, it is far better to do an experiment than living in a gas chamber, breathing poison every second.

Some are mocking this formula especially because it is proposed by Arvind Kejriwal's Delhi government. If it was proposed by Modi's government, most of us would have been partially or completely satisfied with the formula. Of course, it is because of the difference between attitude, track records and, the credibility of these two leaders. But instead of focusing on whose formula is it, we should focus on what the bloody formula is.

The formula is very simple, the cars will be allowed on road according to the odd/even last digit of their licensed number plates on alternate days. The aim is to cut down 50% of the number of cars in Delhi. This may or may not bring a substantive change in the quality of air in Delhi but will certainly serve as a  remarkable example in Delhi's fight against air pollution since the early 2000s — when CNG was introduced to all the public transports in Delhi which dramatically given the people some respite from the bad air.

An entire city becomes invisible overnight. The “chalta hai” attitude of ours has made Delhi the most polluted city in the world. We always downplay the need for a sustainable development or for a cleaner environment. When convenience or profit is concerned at the cost of exploiting the environment, our attitude is “who cares about the environment?” But when you stop caring about the environment, it will no longer care about you!

Yes, it is inconvenient to travel in public transports of Delhi, crowded with people, in which getting a seat is only a dream. Even if you got a seat, you'll soon be made to vacate that. You have to be careful in the public transports of Delhi, especially, if you are travelling in a DTC bus with plenty of pickpockets always ready to take away your belongings like Mobiles, wallets, jewellery, etc. But this is not going to happen to you every day. And lastly, as we know things are not more valuable than your health.

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  1. Unknown14 December 2015 at 05:58

    I've never been to Delhi, but whatever Ive heard read always scares me!

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