Amartya praises odd-even policy

Nobel laureate and eminent economist Amartya Sen on Wednesday praised the odd-even policy rolled out by the Delhi government on a trial basis from January 1, saying such a move will bring in confidence to conduct more such plans to curb pollution. “The fact that it succeeded, it brings happiness and it brings confidence that something like this can be done. And I hope there will be many more to reduce pollution and other environmental hazards,” he said. Sen also praised the Delhi government saying that it takes “political will” to roll out such an initiative, while criticising the central government for neglecting the health and education sector.