'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Why Delhi commuters should turn off vehicles while waiting for green signal
2 years, 2 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Why Delhi commuters should turn off vehicles while waiting for green signal

India Today  

Don’t be amazed if you're in Delhi and a person hands out a rose and urges you to put off your vehicle’s ignition while you wait at an intersection for the red signal to turn green. Well, in a bid to curb vehicular pollution, the Kejriwal government is carrying out a 15-point action plan and ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ comes under it. Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai recently said pollution levels may increase in Delhi after Diwali if the wind direction changes. Read | AQI at 323: Morning after Diwali, Delhi’s air quality plummets to ‘very poor' category What is ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’? Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai recently said, "We are strictly implementing all the directions of the Commission for Air Quality Management.

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Delhi's air 'poor' again; 'red light on, gaadi off' campaign launched
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi's air 'poor' again; 'red light on, gaadi off' campaign launched

India Today  

As the air quality in Delhi takes a nosedive, the city government on Thursday launched the "red light on, gaadi off" campaign. Delhi's air quality turned "very poor" on Sunday for the first time since May, mainly due to a drop in temperature and wind speed, which allowed pollutants to accumulate. ANTI-POLLUTION MEASURES IN PLACE In view of plummeting air …

Red light on, gaadi off: Delhi to start anti-pollution campaign from tomorrow
1 year, 2 months ago

Red light on, gaadi off: Delhi to start anti-pollution campaign from tomorrow

India Today  

With the national capital's air quality deteriorating to the 'poor' category, the Delhi government is set to launch its "red light on, gaadi off" campaign. In addition to the 13 hotspots, eight other locations were identified where the Air Quality Index exceeded 300," Gopal Rai said. The issue has also sparked political debate, with the Opposition accusing Chief Minister Arvind …

Slight improvement in Delhi's air quality, but it's still 'poor'
1 year, 2 months ago

Slight improvement in Delhi's air quality, but it's still 'poor'

India Today  

The air quality in Delhi showed a slight improvement on Tuesday morning but remained in the 'poor' category as the Air Quality Index was recorded at 231 at 8 am, according to the Central Pollution Control Board. Delhi's air quality turned "very poor" on Sunday for the first time since May, mainly due to a drop in temperature and wind …

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' returns as Delhi AQI dips, no odd-even rule for now
1 year, 2 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' returns as Delhi AQI dips, no odd-even rule for now

India Today  

With the national capital’s air quality plummeting to ‘very poor’, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai announced on Monday that the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign will start from Thursday, October 26. He appealed to the people of Delhi to cooperate in reducing air pollution, saying that "whatever work we do will have an impact on us only." Rai said …

Delhi government re-submits file on 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to LG Saxena
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi government re-submits file on 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to LG Saxena

India TV News  

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign : Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday said the Delhi government has resubmitted the file on "Red Light On Gaadi Off" campaign to Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena seeking his approval. Citing a study by the Central Road Research Institute, a source in the Delhi government said only 20 per cent commuters turn off …

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Delhi LG Urges CM Kejriwal To Reconsider Proposal, Sends Back Campaign File
2 years, 2 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Delhi LG Urges CM Kejriwal To Reconsider Proposal, Sends Back Campaign File

ABP News  

As the nation's capital struggles with high levels of air pollution, Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena on Saturday urged Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to reconsider the "Red light on, Gaadi off" campaign. "In order to reduce the pollution of vehicles, the 'Red Light On, Car Off' campaign which started from 28th has to be postponed due to withholding of …

Delhi LG asks govt to reconsider 'Red light on, Gaadi off' campaign, sends back file; AAP minister responds
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi LG asks govt to reconsider 'Red light on, Gaadi off' campaign, sends back file; AAP minister responds

India TV News  

Delhi Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has asked Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal to reconsider the 'Red light on, Gaadi off' campaign, questioning the effectiveness of such an "ad-hoc" measure as the national capital reels under high air pollution level, sources said on Saturday. But sources in the LG office claimed that city Environment Minister Gopal Rai had lied as the …

Red Light On, Gaadi Off campaign: 'Delhi government lied about rollout date', say L-G sources
2 years, 2 months ago

Red Light On, Gaadi Off campaign: 'Delhi government lied about rollout date', say L-G sources

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi Min Gopal Rai did not speak truth about rollout date of Red Light On, Gaadi Off campaign AAP did so to coerce the L-G into taking a decision, said L-G office sources Rai had claimed that file on the campaign was sent to Lt Governor VK Saxena on Oct 21 Red Light On, Gaadi Off campaign: Delhi Environment …

’Red light on, gaadi off’ campaign launch postponed: Delhi minister Gopal Rai
2 years, 2 months ago

’Red light on, gaadi off’ campaign launch postponed: Delhi minister Gopal Rai

Live Mint  

The 'red light on, gaadi off' campaign, which was set to be launched in the national capital on Friday, is being postponed as no approval has been received from the LG so far, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has said. "The 'red light on, gaadi off' campaign has been successful in previous years. The campaign which was first launched on …

Delhi govt to launch 'Red Light on Gaadi off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution from October 28
2 years, 2 months ago

Delhi govt to launch 'Red Light on Gaadi off' campaign to curb vehicular pollution from October 28

India TV News  

The Delhi government will launch the "Red Light on Gaadi off" campaign again to curb vehicular pollution from October 28, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Friday. Under the campaign, first launched on October 16, 2020, to cut down vehicular pollution in the national capital, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light to …

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Delhi plans audit to assess its impact on pollution
2 years, 9 months ago

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Delhi plans audit to assess its impact on pollution

Live Mint  

The Delhi government wants to conduct an audit of its ambitious drive 'Red Light On, Gadi Off' to assess its impact on vehicular pollution. State environment minister Gopal Rai had at that time said vehicle pollution in Delhi can be cut by 15-20 per cent if people switch off their cars when there's a red signal at traffic lights. The …

Vehicular Pollution: Delhi Plans 3rd-party Audit of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign
2 years, 9 months ago

Vehicular Pollution: Delhi Plans 3rd-party Audit of 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' Campaign

News 18  

The Delhi government plans to get an audit of its ambitious 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' drive conducted by a third party, officials said on Thursday. Under the campaign launched on October 16, 2020, to cut down vehicular pollution in the national capital, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light to turn green. …

'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign: Delhi government spent over Rs 10 crore on advertisements
2 years, 11 months ago

'Red Light On Gaadi Off' campaign: Delhi government spent over Rs 10 crore on advertisements

India TV News  

Highlights Delhi govt spent Rs 10.46 crore on To reduce vehicular pollution over last 2 years, according to data obtained through RTI application Delhi govt spent Rs 10.46 cr on The Delhi government spent Rs 10.46 crore on Under the campaign launched on October 16, 2020, drivers are encouraged to switch off their vehicles while waiting for the traffic light …

Delhi pollution: Second phase of ‘Red Light On, Gadi Off’ kicked off today
3 years, 1 month ago

Delhi pollution: Second phase of ‘Red Light On, Gadi Off’ kicked off today

Live Mint  

The second phase of fortnight-long "Red Light On, Gadi Off" campaign kicked off on Friday at 100 crossings in Delhi. To garner support for the cause, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai visited ITO crossing earlier today and appealed to people to make the fight against pollution successful. Rai said, “Different researches have shown that nearly 30% of pollution in Delhi …

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Delhi extends campaign to reduce vehicular emissions
3 years, 1 month ago

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Delhi extends campaign to reduce vehicular emissions

Live Mint  

The month-long campaign to curb vehicular emissions launched by the Delhi govt has been extended by 15 days, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said, ANi tweeted. Last month, the Delhi government kicked started its month-long 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign across 100 crossings in the city to reduce vehicular emissions. Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had appealed to people to …

Vehicles biggest contributor of pollution in Delhi, reveals study
3 years, 2 months ago

Vehicles biggest contributor of pollution in Delhi, reveals study

India Today  

According to a study by the Think Tank Centre for Science and Environment, vehicles in Delhi have emerged as the major reason for air pollution. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology has generated data showing that after traffic, household sources, industries and construction are the major leading sources of pollution in the national capital. Vehicles have emerged as the biggest …

Delhi pollution: 'Red Light On Vehicle Off' campaign begins from Oct 18
3 years, 3 months ago

Delhi pollution: 'Red Light On Vehicle Off' campaign begins from Oct 18

India TV News  

Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday urged Delhiites to help bring down pollution in the city by giving up vehicle use once a week and turning off engines of vehicles at red lights. It is necessary that every individual takes responsibility and contributes to the three measures including the 'Red Light On Vehicle Off' campaign starting from October 18, to …

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to begin from Oct 18: Delhi CM
3 years, 3 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign to begin from Oct 18: Delhi CM

India Today  

With pollution levels rising in Delhi once again, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Tuesday said that ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign will be reintroduced from October 18. It is necessary that every individual takes responsibility and contributes to the three measures, including the 'Red Light On Vehicle Off' campaign starting from October 18, to at least reduce pollution generated …

Delhiites wake up to thick haze, low visibility; air quality remains 'very poor'
4 years, 1 month ago

Delhiites wake up to thick haze, low visibility; air quality remains 'very poor'

India TV News  

Air quality in Delhi continues to remain in the 'very poor' category as Delhiites woke up to thick haze and low visibility. Most parts of the city reported AQIs in the 'poor' category including the area around Anand Vihar, RK Puram, and Patparganj, data from the Central Pollution Control Board. The air quality in Dwarka Sector 8 and Jahangirpuri was …

Motivate at least 5 people to support 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign, minister Gopal Rai urges Delhiites
4 years, 2 months ago

Motivate at least 5 people to support 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign, minister Gopal Rai urges Delhiites

India TV News  

Motivating Delhiites to participate in the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that the citizens must prompt five of their peers, friends, or acquaintances to play their part in reducing the pollution in the national capital by switching their vehicles off while waiting at the traffic signals. "I want to appeal to …

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign to be implemented in all Delhi constituencies
4 years, 2 months ago

’Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign to be implemented in all Delhi constituencies

Live Mint  

The Delhi government has decided to implement its 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' anti-pollution initiative in all 70 assembly constituencies from next week, Environment Minister Gopal Rai said on Thursday. Rai, who launched the campaign on Wednesday at ITO traffic signal where he was seen asking people to turn off their vehicles at the red light, appealed to the people …

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Delhi govt launches campaign to curb air pollution
4 years, 2 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Delhi govt launches campaign to curb air pollution

India TV News  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has launched the 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' campaign on Wednesday as part of the war against pollution. "Till now Delhi government and various agencies were involved in the war against pollution, today we are reaching out to two crore people of Delhi to participate in this fight. He said that if two crore people …

Red Light On, Gaadi Off: AAP Govt's Drive Against Vehicular Pollution off to 'Rosy' Start
4 years, 2 months ago

Red Light On, Gaadi Off: AAP Govt's Drive Against Vehicular Pollution off to 'Rosy' Start

News 18  

A handful of volunteers, called environment marshals, fanned out at ITO, one of the hundred busiest traffic crossings in the capital, where the “red light on, gaadi off” campaign is focused. Autorickshaw driver Ramesh, who had a red rose offered to him by an environment marshal, strapped to the handle of his three-wheeler, said, “Earlier also, I always used to …

Red Light On, Gaadi Off: Gopal Rai asks Delhiites to switch off vehicle engines at traffic signals
4 years, 2 months ago

Red Light On, Gaadi Off: Gopal Rai asks Delhiites to switch off vehicle engines at traffic signals

Live Mint  

Aiming at curbing air pollution, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Wednesday said that the vehicular pollution in the national capital can be reduced by 15-20% if commuters turn off their vehicle engines while waiting at traffic signals. Kickstarting the 26-day "Red Light On, Gaadi Off" campaign in New Delhi from the ITO traffic signal, the Delhi Environment Minister appealed …

‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Kejriwal Launches New Campaign to Check Air Pollution in Delhi
4 years, 2 months ago

‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’: Kejriwal Launches New Campaign to Check Air Pollution in Delhi

News 18  

As air pollution during the winter threatens to cripple Delhi’s fight against Covid-19, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced a unique campaign called ‘Red Light on, Gaadi off’ to contain the rising levels of pollution. This was true of ‘Odd-Even’, and ‘Dus Hafte, Dus Baje, Dus Minute’.” Chowdhury added, “Bringing about change in schools and setting up mobile clinics are …

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Kejriwal's New Campaign To Cut Down Delhi-NCR Air Pollution; Know All About It
4 years, 2 months ago

'Red Light On, Gaadi Off': Kejriwal's New Campaign To Cut Down Delhi-NCR Air Pollution; Know All About It

ABP News  

Fake TV Ratings Case: BARC Decides To Pause Television Rating Point For 12 Weeks For News Channels While waiting on a traffic signal, we must switch our vehicles off. Launching another initiative to tackle air pollution in Delhi | LIVE https://t.co/CCNIdHgbHJ — Arvind Kejriwal October 15, 2020 Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal, on Thursday, announced another initiative called 'Red Light On, …

Delhi pollution | Switch off engines at traffic signals, says Kejriwal
4 years, 3 months ago

Delhi pollution | Switch off engines at traffic signals, says Kejriwal

The Hindu  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Thursday appealed to motorists to switch off their engines at traffic signals as part of a government campaign to reduce local factors contributing to air pollution in the Capital. Mr. Kejriwal said the “Red light on, gaadi off” campaign could lead to significant reductions in pollution levels even if 10% of the total vehicular …

’Red light on, gaadi off’: Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to take this pledge to reduce air pollution
4 years, 3 months ago

’Red light on, gaadi off’: Delhi CM Kejriwal urges people to take this pledge to reduce air pollution

Live Mint  

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today launched a campaign to tackle air pollution in the national capital and urged people to switch off the engines of their vehicles while waiting at traffic signals. If 30-40 lakh vehicles come on the road everyday and keep idling at traffic signals, it increases air pollution levels in the city, Kejriwal said. To keep …

Red light on, engine off: Arvind Kejriwal calls on public to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR
4 years, 3 months ago

Red light on, engine off: Arvind Kejriwal calls on public to fight air pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

The Delhi government on Thursday launched a new initiative to tackle the problem of rising air pollution in the national capital. Addressing a press conference on Thursday, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal said, "We are launching a campaign 'Red Light On, Gaadi Off' to tackle air pollution. If 30-40 lakh vehicles come on the road every day and keep idling at …

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