Delhi air pollution curbs from today: What’s allowed, what’s not
Amidst the outbreak of air pollution in Delhi, the AamAadmi Party government has taken a big step. Environment Minister Gopal Rai has announced work from home for 50 percent government employees in Delhi. Not only this but private companies have also been advised to work from home. Earlier, Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal announced that from today, primary schools in Delhi will remain closed till further orders.
In a joint press conference with Mann, Kejriwal said, we have a government in Punjab and we are responsible if stubble is being burnt there. Farmers are not responsible for this. “Air pollution is a problem in North India. AAP, Delhi Government, or Punjab Government are not solely responsible. Now is not the time to blame,” Kejriwal said.
The air quality in Delhi remained in the ‘severe’ category on Saturday morning (November 5) as the city’s overall air quality index (AQI) climbed to 431. Noida, which is part of the National Capital Region, recorded an AQI of 529 and remained in the ‘severe’ category while Gurugram’s AQI stood at 478, as per data released by SAFAR (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research) India.
Delhi-NCR Pollution: Here’s what is allowed, what’s not
What is allowed?
- All CNG vehicles are allowed.
- Electric trucks or e-vehicles have been allowed
- Trucks carrying essential commodities or providing essential services
- Vehicles used for essential/emergency services and BS-VI vehicles
- Industries like milk and dairy units and those involved in manufacturing life-saving medical equipment, drugs, and medicines have been exempted from restrictions.
What is not allowed?
- All petrol and diesel truck, lorry, and commercial vehicle except essentials and CNG vehicles will not be allowed to enter Delhi. The department has also implied a fine of INR 20,000 who violate the rules.
- All schools in Delhi have been ordered shut down as air pollution worsened in the capital city.
- Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai also announced on November 4 to make work-from-home mandatory for 50 percent of Delhi government employees.
- The ban on construction and demolition will continue, but earlier there were exemptions in some areas, but from today they will be banned such as the laying of highways, and water pipelines.
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