The campaign was launched on October 16, 2020, by the Environment Minister with the aim of reducing vehicular pollution in Delhi by encouraging people to turn off their engines while waiting at red lights
The Delhi government has implemented the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), to reduce the effect of increased pollution in the national capital
In view of deteriorating air quality ahead of Diwali, the use of coal and firewood in tandoors in hotels, restaurants, and open eateries is not allowed in Delhi.
Arvind Kejriwal-led government also said that production, storage and sale of firecrackers in Delhi will be punishable with a fine of up to Rs 5,000 and three years in jail.
Rai said the plan will focus on open burning of garbage, fires at landfill sites, increasing green cover on the roadside, rejuvenation of water bodies, parks, tree transplantation monitoring, phasing out of single-use plastics, development of an eco-waste park, urban farming etc.