Delhi Government announced on Friday to shut the Primary schools, restrict outdoor activity for older students, and impose a ₹20,000 fine for polluting vehicles use after being banned by the government under the GRAP-IV.
On November 4, the Delhi government announced it would shut down primary schools and outdoor activities for older students because of a rise in air pollution. Noida and Greater Noida schools are also closed and holding classes online for up to class 8 students.
A senior official said that the ban on the use of certain vehicles owing to the rise in pollution will attract a ₹20,000 penalty.
Delhi’s air quality index remained “severe” for a second consecutive day. The air quality slipped into the severe category because of stubble burning in neighboring states, which accounted for 30 percent of the PM2.5, according to the CPCB ( Central Pollution Control Board) and SAFAR.
Earlier, the Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, chaired a meeting with multiple departments, where the decision was taken to follow the CAQM recommendations.
Gopal Rai also added that the use of odd-even vehicles will be implemented if needed. According to an order issued separately by the Delhi government, the school restrictions will remain in force until Tuesday.
The government took this decision to curb the deteriorating air quality in Delhi and the NCR (National Capital Region), which is recommended by the CAQM, including the ban on non-BS VI diesel-run light motor vehicles.
The previous day, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) for the NCR ordered half of its staff to work from home, and it said private offices would follow suit.
Also, no diesel trucks will be allowed to enter Delhi except those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services. However, as per an order from the Transport Department, all CNG and electric vehicles will be allowed to enter Delhi.
The Delhi Transport Department issued an order to ban BS-III (Bharat Stage) petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles from plying the area under NCT jurisdiction.
According to a statement, violating these curbs can attract a fine of Rs. 20,000 under the Motor Vehicle Act. For commuters’ convenience, public transport services will be augmented. The transport department will hire up to 10,000 private CNG carriage buses through DTC for 60 days, which may be extended up to 90 days.
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