Every year with the onset of winter, air pollution becomes a big challenge in Delhi, to address it the government files thousands of complaints every year, but turns out to be lagging behind. This year also the situation is similar. As of early November, Delhi has become a gas chamber. This morning the air in Delhi is at its most dangerous level this season. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 481. This is the worst category ever. In view of the worsening situation due to pollution, GRAP-4 has been implemented in Delhi from today. The implementation of GRAP-4 means that, given the serious situation of the pollution level, some strict measures have been taken. Many types of restrictions and guidelines apply under Grape-4. In such a situation, first of all, let us know what will remain open after the implementation of GRP-4.
What will be left open?
- CNG and diesel BS VI vehicles will operate.
- CNG-electric and essential services trucks will circulate.
- Hospitals, medical facilities and other emergency services will remain open.
- Classes 10 and 12 will be developed in physical mode.
- Work related to cleaning projects, etc. will continue.
- A decision may be taken on allowing employees in central government offices to work from home.
- Essential services such as grocery stores, retail stores, pharmacies, petrol pumps and ration distribution centers will continue.
- Metro, bus and taxi services will continue to operate, so that the public does not have any problems when traveling.
- Electricity, water and sanitation services will continue to operate without interruption.
What will be banned?
- Entry of diesel trucks in Delhi is closed.
- Ban on commercial vehicles outside Delhi.
- Prohibition of construction and demolition works.
- Schools closed from kindergarten to 11.
- Government and private offices can operate in work from home mode.
- Prohibition of construction and development activities including for public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers, flyover bridges, power transmission, oil pipelines and telecommunications.
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