
Red Light on, Gaadi Off campaign
Why is it in News?
- Delhi government and the police started ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ (red light on, ignition off) campaign to reduce vehicular emission.
Details:
- It will urge drivers to turn off their ignition to reduce vehicular emissions.
- This will be an awareness campaign and drivers will not be penalised for not turning off their engines.
- The campaign will be carried out at 100 traffic signals identified by the traffic police.
- The government estimates that nearly 15-20% vehicular pollution can be controlled, if people cooperate and participate in this mass campaign.