The level of air pollution has increased in Delhi NCR amid the harsh winter. In view of the increase in pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has once again imposed Group 3 restrictions in Delhi NCR after an emergency meeting. Due to the imposition of Grape 3 restrictions, 9-point restrictions have been implemented with immediate effect. Since Thursday morning, the air quality level in Delhi and surrounding areas was recorded in the poor to very poor category, after which the CAQM called an emergency meeting and imposed these restrictions.
After the implementation of Grape 3 restrictions in Delhi NCR, all types of construction works have been banned. Projects related to essential services like hospital, rail, metro, airport, national security etc. have been exempted from these restrictions. However, there has been a complete ban on vehicles carrying construction related goods, stone crusher machines, mining and related activities.
BS 3 and BS 4 petrol vehicles have been banned in Delhi NCR, although disabled people can use such vehicles as per their need. There will be a complete ban on BS4 diesel vehicles from entering Delhi. CAQM has ordered all concerned agencies in Delhi NCR to implement these restrictions and take action against those who are not following them.
In Delhi, Gautam Buddha Nagar, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, it will be necessary to run all schools up to class 5 on hybrid mode. In such a situation, parents and children can choose the option of online or offline classes. This time, the Group 3 restrictions imposed also include those provisions which were mentioned in the Supreme Court's order of 13 December. There will be a complete ban on the operation of MGVs with diesel engines of BS4 or lower standard in Delhi NCR.
