This comes as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier on Friday announced to bring in the odd-even scheme again from November 4 to 15
Hitting out at Arvind Kejriwal-led AAP government for reintroducing the odd-even scheme in Delhi for 12 days, Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari on Friday said that the scheme was not required as the newly-constructed Ring Road had reduced pollution levels in the national capital significantly.
"I do not think it is needed. The Ring Road we have built has significantly reduced pollution in the city and our planned schemes will free Delhi of pollution in the next two years," Gadkari said.
Appearing at crossheads with the Delhi government, the BJP leader further said that the Centre has planned several schemes to eliminate the problem of pollution in the capital city in the next two years.
This comes as Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal earlier on Friday announced to bring in the odd-even scheme again from November 4 to 15, in a bid to combat the menace of pollution which assumes alarming proportions in Delhi during the winter season.
A total of 12 hotspots in Delhi where the pollution level is recorded at maximum have been identified and special emphasis will be laid on ensuring that the problem is tackled. Sweeping of roads will also be done to lessen dust particles in the air. Delhi government will also procure and distribute masks among the people, CM Kejriwal said.
Meanwhile, CM Arvind Kejriwal praised the Motor Vehicles Act passed by the Narendra Modi government, saying that the new law has brought a lot of improvement in the traffic situation in the country.
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| A total of 12 hotspots in Delhi where the pollution level is recorded at maximum have been identified and special emphasis will be laid on ensuring that the problem is tackled |
—(With inputs from Agencies)
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