Abstract
In this study, we investigate the impact of Odd-Even rationing of vehicles plying on the roads of the National Capital city of Delhi, India on air pollution levels by considering both residential and industrial areas of Punajbi Bagh, R.K. Puram, Anand Vihar, Mandir Marg, NSIT Dwarka and Shadipur of the city and have analyzed its impact by employing event study technique and by utilizing daily data of NO2, SO2, O3, PM10 and PM2.5. A ±15 day window has been considered for our analysis to assess the impact on air pollution levels pre-odd even rationing and post-odd even rationing and has statistically investigated whether this bold move by the State Government of Delhi has helped in the reduction of air pollution levels in the city or not. With the State Government considering implementing Odd-Even rationing permanently, the present study is intended to provide insights to policy makers to take an informed decision and also facilitate in implementing future policies for controlling air pollution levels in the city.
Highlights
Delhi, the National capital territory of India, has always been known world-wide for its rich historical sculptures, monuments and is infamously known for its Air Pollution levels
We investigate the impact of Odd-Even rationing of vehicles plying on the roads of the National Capital city of Delhi, India on air pollution levels by considering both residential and industrial areas of Punajbi Bagh, R.K
To control the growing impact of pollution in the city of Delhi, a major step was taken by the current Chief Minister of the National Capital Territory of Delhi by implementing an ODDEVEN scheme, in which odd vehicles were permitted to ply on road on the odd days and even on the even days
Summary
The National capital territory of India, has always been known world-wide for its rich historical sculptures, monuments and is infamously known for its Air Pollution levels. World Health Organization [1] in their study in December 2014 found that 13 of the 20 most polluted cities of the world are from India and Delhi tops this infamous list by having six times more airborne particulate matter that are considered to be safe compared to normal level which is shocking, alarming and something which needs. The gases which are present in the air of the city of Delhi are: a) Particulate Matter 10 (PM10); b) Particulate Matter 25 (PM2.5); c) Sulfur Dioxide (SO2); d) Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2); e) Ozone (O3) [3]
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