*AAP Government to establish Special Courts for people with disabilities in Delhi; CM Atishi approves project
*This will be a historic step by Delhi government towards ensuring justice for people with disabilities: CM Atishi
*Through these special courts, we will ensure that no person with disability is deprived of justice: CM Atishi
*Ensuring easy access to justice for people with disabilities is our priority; special courts will provide them with timely and accessible justice: CM Atishi
*Delhi Govt committed to safeguarding rights of people with disabilities, and these special courts are crucial initiative in that direction: CM Atishi
NEW DELHI -21st October 2024-In a significant move towards ensuring timely and accessible justice for people with disabilities, the Delhi government has decided to establish special courts for them. This initiative has been approved by CM Atishi.
Sharing details about the decision, CM Atishi said, "This is a historic step by the Delhi government towards ensuring justice for people with disabilities. By approving the establishment of special courts, we are taking a crucial step towards reforming the judicial system to better serve the interests of people with disabilities." She added that the decision will help alleviate the challenges faced by people with disabilities in accessing justice and will ensure that they receive fair and swift justice.
Highlighting the importance of this initiative in the context of judicial reforms in Delhi, CM Atishi stated, "People with disabilities are an integral part of our society, and it is our duty to protect their rights. The establishment of special courts will alleviate any difficulties they face in the judicial process and will strengthen their trust in the justice system."
The formation of special courts is expected to speed up the process of resolving cases involving people with disabilities, thereby avoiding unnecessary delays and complexities. The courts will be designed to accommodate the specific needs of individuals with disabilities, ensuring that judicial proceedings are conducted in an inclusive manner.
CM Atishi emphasised, "Through these special courts, we will ensure that no person with a disability is deprived of justice. Simplifying and making the judicial process more accessible for them is our priority."
She described this decision as a historic step in the direction of judicial reforms, stating, "These special courts will not only protect the interests of people with disabilities but will also open new avenues for equality and justice in society. The Delhi government is committed to safeguarding the rights of people with disabilities, and these special courts are a crucial initiative in that direction."

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*AAP Govt's 'Red Light On - Gaadi Off’ campaign against pollution commences; Environment Minister Gopal Rai urges people to turn off their vehicles at red lights
*To curb pollution in Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai initiates this campaign from ITO to raise awareness among drivers
*Campaign is to take place on Barakhamba Road on October 24 and at Delhi Gate crossing on October 26: Gopal Rai
*Incidents of stubble burning have reduced in Punjab, while they have increased in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana: Gopal Rai
NEW DELHI: 21st October 2024-The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in Delhi is taking urgent and decisive measures to tackle the escalating pollution crisis. In this effort, Delhi's Environment Minister Gopal Rai launched the "Red Light On - Gaadi Off" campaign on Monday.
Kicking off the campaign at the ITO intersection, the Delhi Environment Minister appealed to drivers to help reduce pollution by turning off their vehicle engines at red light.
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai stated that the main causes of Delhi's rising pollution are biomass burning, dust, and vehicle emissions. To address this, the "Red Light On - Gaadi Off" campaign has been launched. He added that while Punjab has reduced stubble burning, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh have not taken adequate action, and incidents continue there, forcing Delhiites to suffer.
The Environment Minister said, “In the last few years, due to the hard work of Delhiites and the concerned departments, pollution levels have decreased by about 34.6 percent. Delhi is once again ready in this fight against pollution.”
Minister Gopal Rai stated that the Delhi government has set up a green war room to combat pollution, launched an anti-dust campaign to control dust pollution, and is spraying bio-decomposer over 5,000 acres to decompose stubble. As part of these efforts, the 'Red Light On - Gaadi Off' campaign is now being introduced.
The Delhi Minister stated that the people of Delhi have to endure not only the pollution within the city but also pollution coming from outside, effectively doubling the city's pollution levels. He said, “In Delhi, we are running CNG and electric buses to reduce vehicular pollution, while on the other hand, thousands of diesel buses coming from Uttar Pradesh are spreading pollution in Anand Vihar.”
He further said, “The Uttar Pradesh government is urged to take steps to control pollution. Due to the efforts of the Punjab government, incidents of stubble burning have decreased, while the governments of Haryana and Uttar Pradesh are not making the necessary efforts in this regard, and stubble burning continues to occur there.”
Minister Gopal Rai said, “It has been observed that when someone drives in Delhi, they stop at around 8 to 10 red lights before reaching their destination. If they wait at an intersection for 2 minutes without switching off their vehicle, they waste 25 to 30 minutes' worth of fuel unnecessarily. This mindset needs to change. Our entire campaign aims to encourage people to make switching off their vehicles at red lights a habit.”
The Environment Minister concluded by stating that "Environment volunteers, RWAs, and individuals concerned with the environment have also been involved in this campaign. This is a campaign for the citizens of Delhi. While the government is making efforts to reduce pollution, public participation is equally crucial."