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Hello Friends! Today's article primarily deals with Air-Pollution which is currently, one of the most happening Environmental issues. I have talked about Delhi's struggle with air pollution and ways to reduce pollution in Delhi in particular and the world at large. The Delhi government recently took an initiative-"The Odd-Even Plan" to curb emissions from vehicles in the National Capital Region of Delhi. According to this formula, odd numbered cars are allowed on odd days and even numbered cars are allowed on even days. For example, on the 19th of March, a car which has a number plate ending with an odd number will be allowed on the streets. This formula was first implemented in Beijing (China) but turned out to be unsuccessful as it encouraged people to buy more cars. However, in Delhi this formula did wonders. People accepted this graciously and adopted public transport during the time the plan was in effect. But importantly, organising these "plans" for a few days is actually of no use. We need to have long term plans to ensure that the situation gets better. Delhi's air is one of the most toxic in the world because of the high concentrations of Particulate Matter (PM 2.5 & 10) in the atmosphere. These substances which are suspended in the air are of great risk to humans and the ecosystems as it penetrates deeply into lungs and causes dangerous chronic respiratory diseases. A report stated that 1 out of 4 children born in Delhi suffer from a respiratory disease or have weak lungs, thanks to the toxic air we breathe in. Over the years there have been significantly higher levels of chronic headache, skin irritation and eye irritation problems. |
 
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Thank you Heonjun for your enlightening views!
Posted 20-03-2016 20:05
Yes Adam, India also faces the same problem as Philippines,which is corruption but it is just a fraction of the population.There have been cases where people were using false number plates to evade the plan but those were quite a few. I hope they will realise their mistakes and at least try and be honest for our planet..
Posted 20-03-2016 20:04
Wow, I've learned a lot from your article! I find the 'Odd-Even Plan' especially interesting as here in the Philippines, a similar policy has also been implemented. However, it has not been successful as mentioned in my report (bribing officials, etc.). I wonder what the Indian government is doing specifically in order not to make such consequences from happening.
Posted 20-03-2016 18:13
Hi Nilajan! It gave me great pleasure to read your well written reports and to see the pictures! which I believe is the place I've been to (the upper one) when I was younger :D But back then I could see the red stone of the castle vividly. I guess India also took the same path with China since then. However, as listed above, I believe continuous and joint efforts to tackle the air pollution both by public and private sectors will bring you (and me as well in my country) a satisfactory results. Thank you for your report!
Posted 20-03-2016 10:59
Yes Arushi,Odd -Even plan would be back in April and the government is closely monitoring the developments taking place with the measures initiated. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
Posted 20-03-2016 03:25
Yeah , there was a very positive feedback about Delhi's odd-even plan as a measure to control air pollution. It was done as an experiment. Now that it is proven successul and accepted by commuters, it should be implemented for long term or more often. I know it will be effective again in April after Board exams. Delhi is one of the most polluted cities in the world. Sincere efforts needs to be put in thinking and implementing policies and laws to improve it's air quality. Thanks for a great report.
Posted 20-03-2016 02:41
Thank you Muhammad :)
Posted 20-03-2016 02:37
Woah, 'Odd-even cars' is a new idea -at least- for me! Idk, if it's gonna be effective if we do this on Indonesia, but perhaps it's worth to try. The migrants itself being the problem on Jakarta, because lots of workers came from the outside of Jakarta, and they're kind of bring their own private transportation, which makes the traffic jam and air-pollution getting worst. Smart-city concept is worth to try, dividing city into several areas, and the workers itself came from the same area. Of course you need to consider the facilities, infrastructures, and the equality itself hoho. Nice report!
Posted 20-03-2016 02:23
Thank you for your views Minjoo! I completely agree with your thoughts.
Posted 20-03-2016 02:00
Nilanjan, thanks for sharing about Delhi's environmental situation. I feel sorry that Delhi's young children are suffering from diseases, and hope for the 'Odd-Even Plan' to be well implemented to fight for air pollution. Encouraging the use of public transportation is necessary, and improving them to utilize renewable energy source should be done as well. Thanks for posting, and keep up the good work :-)
Posted 20-03-2016 01:16