Deputy Chief Minister Manish Sisodia on Sunday urged residents of the national Capital to use bicycles or buses to commute at least one day in a month to reduce pollution.
"To reduce pollution, the foremost responsibility lies with the Government to make rules and regulations. Then the industrial sector and thirdly, we as individuals. Take out at least a day to travel via cycle or bus," Sisodia said.
"People can ride a cycle at least once a month to prevent pollution and save the environment for future generations," he also said during a cycle rally at West Vinod Nagar, Patparganj as part of the Delhi Government's Raahgiri programme. "Participated in "Raahgiri" - a campaign to promote safer & cleaner streets. I would like to thank Raahgiri Foundation for collaborating with Delhi Government's "Yudh Pradushan Ke Viruddh" campaign. Such initiatives are necessary to raise public awareness about pollution," he tweeted.
He said that the programme would be held widely across the city. "We are taking Raahgiri to every corner of Delhi. Initially, it will be organized at six locations in six weeks. The message is to reduce pollution on your part."
His remark came a day after Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal-led Government announced several measures to handle the worrisome air quality conditions.