Download Delhi Public Transpo1/22/2024 E-Rickshaw: In July 2017, Delhi Govt released a subsidy of Rs 30,000 each to 6,000 e-rickshaw owners registered with the government.The govt also banned entry of heavy and medium size vehicles from time to time. Ban on Diesel Vehicles: Delhi Govt banned the sale of diesel vehicles and sent a list of 1.91 lakh diesel vehicles older than 15 years to Delhi Police and asked the force to impound them in accordance with the order of National Green Tribunal.Odd-Even: Delhi government introduced Odd-Even rule to deal with vehicular pollution.Delhi govt also wrote to Centre to consider cloud seeding, a process that induces artificial rain and help settle pollutants and clear smog.Īnti-smog gun in action ( left) and Delhi municipal corporation workers sprinkling water on trees ( right) The Govt also notified contractors to sprinkle water in construction sites and cover under-construction buildings. Water Guns, Water Sprinkling and Artificial Rain: During seasons that showed dangerous air quality levels, Delhi government used water guns and helicopters to sprinkle water in large areas, and water tankers to sprinkle water on roads to reduce dust pollution.Air Pollution Monitoring Stations: As of now, Delhi has 48 monitoring stations which is on par with developed countries. As a result, use of diesel power generators has also reduced. Government has ensured regular power supply in the past 3 years and unscheduled power cuts have reduced drastically. Ban on Electricity Generators: Delhi govt is banning usage of electricity generators running on petrol/kerosene/diesel as and when pollution level goes high in specific areas.The CEO of Delhi Parks and Garden Society is closely monitoring the 2017-18 tree plantation targets and compiling data on tree census. Increase Green Coverage: Tree plantation drives are being organized across Delhi.
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