New Delhi:  AAP government in Delhi has claimed that odd-even scheme for cars have turned out to be a success on the first day of its implementation. Briefing reporters, Transport Minister Gopal Rai said, there was a huge response among the people about the scheme and they followed the rules.

Very few violations were reported, the minister said. The scheme is being implemented for 15 days on trial basis to check vehicular pollution. Mr Rai said, the pollution level in various areas have come down as per initial reports.

Delhi Health Minister Satyendar Jain said the city government aims at bringing down the pollution level to a safe level. He said, the government has started a new project for Lung Function Test of people during 15 days of scheme to analyse the impact of pollution. He said, test machines will be installed at ten locations in the city.

Meanwhile, Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal today said, the odd-even scheme will not be permanently implemented. He made it clear that it may be enforced periodically when pollution level spikes.

Mr Kejriwal said this will go on till January 15, then it will be stopped and will be reassessed. He said nowhere in the world is the scheme enforced permanently and it is practically not possible. The Chief Minister said the restrictions may again be invoked for few days in the next 2-3 months if pollution level sees a jump.