What is the solution for smog problem in Delhi?

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  Amit Jha

  I think its time that we should understand the level of population our motor vehicles are ejecting to the air we breathe. Although the smog problem has been caused by some other agents, the polluted environment of Delhi has acted nothing but like a catalyst. Implementing odd-even rule is nothing but a political agenda which is being done now to show that it was right in the first place. It's time for us to move towards greener technology. People should maximize the use of public transport and car-pooling. Metro is an effective way of traveling across Delhi as it connects the important places pretty well. It is also a cheaper alternative.
  
  I would like to say my own voice here that most of the young people of my age are fascinated by bikes and cars but I am more fascinated by bicycles. Not because I care more about the environment, but also about the adventure, the physical activity, the noise-free and smoke-free environment that comes exclusively free with it. Forgot to say that it is cheaper too. Now many people will say how can one travel long distances using cycle, I won't say it is impossible, but yeah, it will take more effort and time out of your life. But even going to a nearby store to buy something doesn't need a motorbike or car. A cycle can easily fit and fulfill the purpose. Better go by foot guys! The problem is with us. We have forgotten the pleasure of these things. We have to become aware and rather than using things that pollute the environment more, we can use electric powered vehicles and board public transport to not contribute to polluting the environment.
  
  Regarding places like Haryana where people are still unaware of ideas like composting, awareness should be brought about these ideas and methods which are involved with it. The best thing that we can do is to move towards greener technologies.
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  Kaustubh Katdare

  There are several factors. I've always thought that the most effective way of controlling the pollution is to supercharge the public transport. If people really adopt it, one bus on the road can eliminate at least 10 cars!
  
  Unfortunately, the public transport system in India was never upgraded to match the times. I'm yet to see a super clean, nice looking Government run bus.
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  Satya Swaroop Dash

  Any solution for the smog problem in Delhi is going to require a lot of time to implement and succeed. Sure the current system of restricting diesel vehicles and the odd-even system will work but it cannot handle the bigger problem. The problem of smog was accentuated due to the weather which did not allow the polluted air to disperse. Delhi is also at a precarious position geographically. While people suggest ditching petrol and diesel vehicles, Delhi has already done that, they are currently using CNG cars and autos plenty.
  
  The only way this problem can be solved is by slowly reducing people’s dependence in private transport and weaning them on to public transport. Delhi has more cars per head as compared to any other metro because without a car you cannot travel anywhere. Sure the metro system gives a little relief but they are not as expansive as expected. Apart from vehicular pollution, pollution from construction sites, power plants and crop burning are major contributors. Delhi already has the most polluted air of any city and these factors need to be minimised in order to bring clean air to the city.