TITLE:
Impact of Odd-Even Rationing of Vehicular Movement in Delhi on Air Pollution Levels
AUTHORS:
Keshav Singhania, G. P. Girish, Emodi Nnaemeka Vincent
KEYWORDS:
Pollution, Odd-Even Rationing, India, DPCC, CPCC
JOURNAL NAME:
Low Carbon Economy,
Vol.7 No.4,
November
28,
2016
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.