VIP movement in New Delhi on Monday morning caused significant traffic disruptions, with an estimated 2 lakh vehicles stuck, wasting around 46,000 litres of fuel. This resulted in financial losses of 44 lakhs and 107 metric tons of CO2 emissions, exacerbating pollution. Additionally, 1 lakh manhours were lost, highlighting the need for better traffic management and improved public transport.
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