Govt invokes GRAP-II as air quality worsens in Delhi: Here's what will change for Delhiites
GRAP II, the government takes steps like increasing the parking fees to discourage the use of personal vehicles and increasing the frequency of CNG/Electric buses and metros. 1. People to use public transport and minimize the use of personal vehicles.
2. Use technology, and take less congested routes even if slightly longer. 3.
Regularly replace air filters at recommended intervals in your automobiles. 4. Avoid dust-generating construction activities during the months of October to January.
5. Avoid open burning of solid waste and biomass. 1.
Carry out mechanical/ vacuum sweeping and water sprinkling of the identified roads on a daily basis. 2. Ensure water sprinkling along with the use of dust suppressants (at least every alternate day, during non-peak hours) on roads to arrest road dust, especially at hotspots, heavy traffic corridors, vulnerable areas, and proper disposal of dust collected in designated sites/landfills.
3. Intensify inspections for strict enforcement of dust control measures at C&D sites. 4.
Ensure focused and targeted action for abatement of air pollution in all identified hotspots in NCR. Intensify remedial measures for the predominant sector(s) contributing to adverse air quality in each of such hotspots. 5.
Ensure uninterrupted power supply to discourage the use of alternate power Generating sets/ equipment (DG sets etc.). 6. Strictly implement the schedule for regulated operations of DG sets across all sectors in the NCR including Industrial, Commercial, Residential, and offices, etc.
in accordance with Direction No. 76 dated 29.09.2023. 7.
Synchronize traffic movements and deploy adequate personnel at intersections/traffic congestion points for a smooth flow of traffic. 8. Alert in newspapers /
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