The 100 non-AC electric buses have been deployed across 19 routes and are part of the 921 buses that will be deployed in Bengaluru to promote public transport and curb vehicular pollution.
Environment minister Gopal Rai stated that 36% of Delhi s pollution is due to vehicular pollution and 31% is caused by biomass burning. Despite a decrease in stubble burning incidents, the pollution level continues to rise. The city s air quality turned severe with an AQI of 415. Measures have been taken to enforce GRAP-III guidelines and run special campaigns to prevent biomass burning. The transport department and Delhi Police have deployed teams to ensure compliance and a fine of Rs 20,000 will be imposed for violations under the Motor Vehicle Act-1988.
The Delhi government will relaunch its "Red Light On Gaadi Off" campaign on October 26 to reduce vehicular pollution. The campaign encourages drivers to switch off their vehicles while waiting at traffic lights. The Lieutenant Governor s permission will not be required this year as participants will not receive any honorarium.
There is a need to revisit the policy practice of green and shelter belt creation and expand its scope by creating Tree Crop Buffer Zones of 500 m width on both sides of highways and including adjacent farmlands