Odd-Even Scheme In Haryana Likely From Next Week, Say Sources

After an emergency meeting to help check the toxic smog that is choking Delhi and its neighbouring areas, officials of the Gurgaon administration said they are ready to implement the odd-even rule from next week.

Haryana is all set to impose the odd-even rule for vehicles in Gurugram, sources said, though the plan is yet to be announced officially. After an emergency meeting to help check the toxic smog that is choking Delhi and its neighbouring areas, officials of the Gurgaon administration said they are ready to implement the odd-even rule from next week.

In 2016, the Delhi government led by Arvind Kejriwal's Aam Admi Party had introduced the "odd-even" scheme, which involved road rationing for non-transport four-wheeled vehicles. Under the system, private vehicles can be driven only on alternating days, depending on the last digit of their number plate -- odd numbers on odd dates and even numbers on even dates.

Terming the situation "very serious" Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar said, "We will consider implementing odd-even rule. We have formed a committee that will look into the problem of air pollution".

Yash Garg, the Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram said, "AQI (Air Quality Index) has been getting worse over past few days, so it was a thought that vehicular pollution is a major component to air pollution. That is why odd-even is being considered".