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CEO's Plea: Cut Cars for Delhi's Smoggy Skies
26 Nov
Summary
- Cars24 CEO urges government to restrict cars for Delhi's poor air quality.
- Delhi's air quality has been in the 'very poor' category for 12 days.
- Odd-even policy and stricter industry regulations are proposed solutions.
Delhi is facing a severe air quality crisis, with the AQI consistently in the 'very poor' category for an extended period. Vikram Chopra, the CEO of Cars24, has publicly called for government intervention, specifically urging restrictions on car usage. He emphasizes that this plea comes from a place of personal concern as a father and son, not just a business leader.
Chopra believes that treating the air pollution as a health emergency is crucial. He supports the reintroduction of proven methods like the odd-even vehicle policy and calls for tighter regulations on industries that are persistent polluters. The CEO stressed the immediate health impacts on residents, particularly vulnerable groups.
In response to the worsening air quality, authorities have implemented stage three of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This includes a ban on non-essential construction and curbs on industrial activities that use polluting fuels, as the city struggles to clear the dense smog.
