New Delhi, one of the world’s most polluted cities, has launched the ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign in a bid to combat its worsening air quality. Spearheaded by the Delhi government, the initiative aims to reduce vehicular emissions—one of the primary contributors to the city’s hazardous pollution levels.
The Campaign at a Glance
The ‘Red Light On, Gaadi Off’ campaign urges drivers to switch off their engines while waiting at traffic signals. The logic is simple yet impactful: idling vehicles emit harmful pollutants such as carbon dioxide (CO2), nitrogen oxides (NOx), and particulate matter (PM2.5), which contribute to air pollution and climate change.
