Air pollution: Delhi forms 586 teams to implement of ban on construction, demolition works
2 years, 1 month ago

Air pollution: Delhi forms 586 teams to implement of ban on construction, demolition works

India TV News  

Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said the Delhi government has set up 586 teams to ensure strict implementation of the ban on construction and demolition activities in the capital in view of worsening air quality. Therefore, the Commission for Air Quality Management has directed authorities in NCR to implement curbs, including a ban on construction and demolition activities, under stage three of the Graded Response Plan Action, he said. Rai also said Anand Vihar and Vivek Vihar have been reporting high pollution levels continuously which could be due to construction work related to Regional Rapid Transit System. It also bans the operation of batching plants; laying of sewer lines, waterline, drainage work and electric cabling through open trench system; cutting and fixing of tiles, stones and other flooring materials; grinding activities; piling work; water proofing work; road construction and repair works, including paving of sidewalks, pathways and central verges among others.

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GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?
1 week, 1 day ago

GRAP 3 anti-pollution restrictions in Delhi: What will be open, what's banned?

Hindustan Times  

Delhi-NCR's air quality has taken a turn for the worse amid the cold wave, prompting the Centre's air quality panel to invoke Stage III of anti-pollution measures. "Considering the highly unfavourable meteorological conditions including calm winds and very low mixing height leading the AQI of Delhi into the higher end of the very poor category, the panel's sub-committee on Graded …

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre tightens curbs, revises plan to tackle winter air quality
1 week, 3 days ago

Delhi-NCR pollution: Centre tightens curbs, revises plan to tackle winter air quality

Live Mint  

Air pollution curbs were strengthened on Saturday amid continued concerns in the Delhi-NCR region. Inter-state buses from the NCR states will now be stopped from entering Delhi under Stage II — previously a Stage III restriction. People with disabilities remain exempt from restrictions imposed on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars in Delhi and the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, …

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Urge Workers' Unions To Register In Portal To Receive Allowance During Construction Ban
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Delhi Air Pollution | Supreme Court Directs NCR States To Urge Workers' Unions To Register In Portal To Receive Allowance During Construction Ban

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Thursday directed the NCR states - Delhi, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh and Haryana- to convene a meeting with all workers' Unions and appeal to them to get the workers registered in the online portal so that they become eligible to receive the subsistence allowance paid during the period when they remain unemployed due to the ban on …

Delhi's pollution curbs hit construction workers
3 weeks, 2 days ago

Delhi's pollution curbs hit construction workers

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: "When they stop our work, we don't just lose the wages. He was one of thousands of migrant and local construction workers rendered jobless following the November 11 ban on constructions, prompted by the Delhi-NCR's air quality plunging to hazardous levels. "Women in construction are often categorised as unskilled labour and are paid less than men," says Shashi …

Air quality panel clarifies rules for construction activities in Delhi
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3 weeks, 5 days ago

Air quality panel clarifies rules for construction activities in Delhi

India Today  

In response to the Supreme Court's directives on Thursday concerning the Graded Response Action Plan for air quality management, the Commission for Air Quality Management has issued a detailed clarification on construction and demolition activities. This move comes in light of the court's insistence on clear guidelines regarding the permissible activities under stages III and IV of GRAP, aimed at …

Air quality panel unveils tougher measures to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Air quality panel unveils tougher measures to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR

India Today  

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas convened its 19th meeting on Thursday, focusing on urgent strategies to tackle air pollution in the region. The commission also authorised Member-Secretaries of Pollution Control Boards in NCR states to prosecute offenders violating dust and air pollution regulations. The empowerment aims to address recurrent dust pollution by …

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?
1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: What are ongoing projects in national capital affected due to implementation of GRAP 4?

India TV News  

The Delhi government on Monday imposed the restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan after the Air Quality Index crossed 450 for the first time this season. Enforce a strict ban on plying of Delhi-registered IlS, lV and below diesel-operated Medium Goods Vehicles and Heavy Goods Vehicles in Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities/providing essential services. State …

’Entry ban on non-essential trucks, work from home’ as Delhi-NCR imposes stricter curbs: What’s allowed, what’s banned?
1 month ago

’Entry ban on non-essential trucks, work from home’ as Delhi-NCR imposes stricter curbs: What’s allowed, what’s banned?

Live Mint  

In response to worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-IV of the Graded Response Action Plan, effective from 08:00 AM on November 18, 2024. The decision follows a significant rise in Delhi’s Air Quality Index, which reached 457 at 7 PM on November 17, indicating ‘Severe+’ pollution levels. Rising Air Quality Index triggers …

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns
Top News
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi AQI alert: Smog worsens; pollution continues to raise health concerns

Hindustan Times  

The air quality in the national capital continues to remain a concern amongst the people as the AQI reaches hazardous levels, falling under the 'severe' category and posing serious health threats including respiratory issues, eye irritation, and increased risk of cardiovascular problems. Meanwhile, the Delhi government implemented a ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers from plying under Graded …

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV
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1 month, 1 week ago

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: Restrictions under GRAP stage-3 to come into force from Friday – India TV

India TV News  

Air pollution in Delhi-NCR: With pollution reaching alarming levels, the central pollution watchdog imposed restrictions under the third stage of the GRAP in Delhi-NCR on Thursday, including a ban on construction and demolition activities. Under the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan, all inter-state buses from NCR states — except electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel buses …

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted
1 month, 1 week ago

Delhi Pollution: Construction banned, vehicle entry restricted

Live Mint  

Pollution in Delhi: As Delhi continued to register an alarming level of pollution reaching ‘severe’ in the air quality index, the central pollution control agency imposed stricter curbs in Delhi and the national capital region under the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. The restrictions include ban on demolition and construction activities, and entry of certain vehicles inside …

GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid ‘severe’ AQI | What's allowed, what's not
1 month, 1 week ago

GRAP 3 curbs in Delhi amid ‘severe’ AQI | What's allowed, what's not

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government on Thursday announced that the third stage of the Graded Response Action Plan meant for reducing air pollution will come into effect from Friday, given the deteriorating air quality index and the thick smog that has blanketed the city since Wednesday. The GRAP Stage III curbs include a ban on construction and demolition activities and plying of …

Delhi Air Quality Crisis: AQI Soars to 370, with Strict Measures Still Falling Short
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Delhi Air Quality Crisis: AQI Soars to 370, with Strict Measures Still Falling Short

India TV News  

Delhi's air quality remains concerning, with the AQI exceeding 370. The city witnessed a surge in pollution-related activities, including shutdowns of construction sites, increased enforcement against vehicle and waste management, enhanced dust and emissions control measures, and implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). These measures are aimed at mitigating air pollution and improving overall air quality in the …

Delhi Air Pollution: 56 Construction Sites and 54,000 Vehicles Fined in NCR
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Delhi Air Pollution: 56 Construction Sites and 54,000 Vehicles Fined in NCR

India TV News  

Delhi's air pollution is under control, with 56 construction sites and 597 sites fined for non-compliance. The city's air quality has improved significantly in recent years, with the number of pollution-related deaths and illnesses decreasing. However, the CAQM is continuing to monitor the situation and will take further action if necessary.

AQI in Delhi breaches 400 mark, but situation may improve soon, says Centre
10 months, 4 weeks ago

AQI in Delhi breaches 400 mark, but situation may improve soon, says Centre

New Indian Express  

NEW DELHI: Delhi’s 24-hour average Air Quality Index on Wednesday breached the 400 mark, a level requiring authorities to invoke stricter curbs under Stage 3 of the Centre’s air pollution control plan called the Graded Response Action Plan. Amid worsening air quality in the national capital, the Centre on Wednesday decided to hold off the implementation of stricter measures to …

Ban on Non-essential Construction, Plying of BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Lifted in Delhi
11 months ago

Ban on Non-essential Construction, Plying of BS-III Petrol, BS-IV Diesel Cars Lifted in Delhi

News 18  

The Central government on Thursday lifted a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR amid an improvement in air quality in the region. The Commission for Air Quality Management noted a significant improvement with an AQI of 316 at 2 pm, well below the threshold for invoking Stage-III actions under the …

Air Quality Dips in Delhi-NCR, Non-Essential Construction Work, Polluting 4-wheelers Banned
11 months, 1 week ago

Air Quality Dips in Delhi-NCR, Non-Essential Construction Work, Polluting 4-wheelers Banned

News 18  

Amid worsening air quality in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the region, on Sunday. This has been noted by the Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body responsible for forming air pollution reduction strategies for the region and their implementation. …

Construction ban in Delhi-NCR; Homebuyers, builders worry about more delay in completion of real estate projects
1 year ago

Construction ban in Delhi-NCR; Homebuyers, builders worry about more delay in completion of real estate projects

Hindustan Times  

Amid worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR region, the Centre on December 22 ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in Delhi-NCR. The measure is expected to further delay completion of real estate projects, impacting hundreds of homebuyers who were to get possession of their housing units in a few months’ …

Delhi-NCR AQI: Non-essential construction work banned, curbs imposed on vehicles
1 year ago

Delhi-NCR AQI: Non-essential construction work banned, curbs imposed on vehicles

Hindustan Times  

The central government banned non-essential construction work in Delhi-NCR on Friday as it invoked the Stage-3 curbs of the Graded Response Action Plan amid the declining air quality. The Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body tasked with developing strategies to address pollution in the region, stated in an order that adverse meteorological conditions, such as fog and haze …

GRAP's Stage-3 restrictions invoked in Delhi as air quality dips to 'severe'
1 year ago

GRAP's Stage-3 restrictions invoked in Delhi as air quality dips to 'severe'

India TV News  

With the Centre invoking the Stage-3 curbs under its air pollution control plan, non-essential construction work has been banned in Delhi-NCR. The Centre in November had ordered the revocation of restrictions under Stage-III of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect, following improvement in air quality. The move paves way for the removal of restrictions on the operation of …

Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles lifted as air quality improves in NCR
1 year ago

Ban on BS-III petrol, BS-IV diesel vehicles lifted as air quality improves in NCR

The Hindu  

November 29, 2023 01:35 am | Updated 01:35 am IST - NEW DELHI: The Centre on Tuesday lifted some restrictions in Delhi-NCR, including a ban on the plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers, following an improvement in air quality due to rain and strong winds. The Centre’s pollution control panel, the Commission for Air Quality Management, had invoked …

Delhi: GRAP Stage-III curbs withdrawn as air quality improves
1 year ago

Delhi: GRAP Stage-III curbs withdrawn as air quality improves

India TV News  

Delhi Air Pollution: Commission for Air Quality Management in Delhi on Tuesday ordered the removal of GRAP Stage-III curbs in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect due to improvement in the air quality index, an official statement said. The air quality forecasts by the India Meteorological Department/Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology do not indicate the average air quality of Delhi to move …

Air Pollution: Centre Removes Curbs in Delhi
1 year, 1 month ago

Air Pollution: Centre Removes Curbs in Delhi

Deccan Chronicle  

New Delhi: The Centre on Saturday removed stringent curbs, including a ban on construction work related to linear projects and the entry of polluting trucks into Delhi, following an improvement in air quality due to an increase in wind speed and a change in wind direction. The Commission for Air Quality Management, a statutory body responsible for formulating strategies to …

India Today Impact: Delhi's crackdown on construction breaches amid pollution curbs
1 year, 1 month ago

India Today Impact: Delhi's crackdown on construction breaches amid pollution curbs

India Today  

In response to India Today TV's report on construction activities continuing despite anti-pollution curbs being in place, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai has vowed to take action against all violators. This move comes after the implementation of GRAP Stage 4 in Delhi and the National Capital Region due to the air quality remaining in the 'severe' category several days in …

Grap 4 imposed in Delhi, curbs on diesel vehicles as AQI dips to 'severe plus'
1 year, 1 month ago

Grap 4 imposed in Delhi, curbs on diesel vehicles as AQI dips to 'severe plus'

Hindustan Times  

The Commission for Air Quality Management invoked stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan on Sunday, rolling out heavy diesel-based restrictions, including a ban on diesel-run light commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi and those not conforming to BS-6 emission norms from entering the Capital with immediate effect. The measures under stage 4 also prevent trucks carrying non-essential goods from …

Delhi, NCR air pollution: Real estate faces challenges with construction ban
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi, NCR air pollution: Real estate faces challenges with construction ban

Live Mint  

Delhi, NCR is grappling with a severe pollution problem, and the construction ban announcement by the government is aimed at curbing the crisis. While this move is quite essential for environmental preservation, it poses a significant challenge for the real estate sector as ongoing projects will experience delays due to the month-long ban. Real estate developers said the ban poses …

Delhi air pollution: Schools closed for 2 days, construction ban, vehicle curbs in place
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: Schools closed for 2 days, construction ban, vehicle curbs in place

Op India  

An air emergency was declared in Delhi with its air quality index plummeting into ‘severe’ days ahead of Diwali. #WATCH | Thick layer of smog engulfs Delhi as Air Quality dips into 'Severe' category pic.twitter.com/xHQ8x5YVZe — ANI November 3, 2023 Since an AQI of 400 or more is classified as ‘severe’, the authorities have taken action in response to the …

Delhi Pollution AQI News LIVE Updates Air Pollution AQI Thick Smog Blanket
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Pollution AQI News LIVE Updates Air Pollution AQI Thick Smog Blanket

ABP News  

Delhi Pollution News HIGHLIGHTS: Hello and welcome to ABP Live Delhi Pollution Live Blog. Delhi-NCR's air quality neared the emergency threshold on Thursday, prompting an immediate ban on non-essential construction work and the closure of primary schools in the capital, as authorities acted swiftly to address the health-threatening pollution. Alarmed by the spike in air pollution levels, the Centre's pollution …

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution
1 year, 1 month ago

As Delhi's air turns toxic, here's what is being done to tackle pollution

India Today  

Delhi and the other areas of the National Capital Region woke up to hazy skies filled with smog on Friday morning as the air quality index hit the 460 mark, entering the 'severe plus' category of air pollution. The worsening air quality triggered a fresh set of measures by the authorities in an attempt to reduce the air pollution in …

Curbs imposed in Delhi over air emergency amid ‘severe’ AQI
1 year, 1 month ago

Curbs imposed in Delhi over air emergency amid ‘severe’ AQI

Hindustan Times  

The federal anti-pollution body, Commission of Air Quality Management, on Thursday ordered imposition of a series of curbs, including ban on private construction and demolition activities, restricting plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, closing all government and private primary schools for the next two days — all steps under stage 3 of the graded response action plan — …

Fresh curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns ‘severe’. List of activities banned
1 year, 1 month ago

Fresh curbs in Delhi-NCR as air quality turns ‘severe’. List of activities banned

Hindustan Times  

With air quality in the National Capital Region deteriorating to alarming levels, the panel on graded action response plan tasked with addressing the issue announced a series of stringent measures on Thursday to combat the ongoing pollution crisis. The Commission of Air Quality Management in Delhi-NCR in an order stated that all actions outlined under Stage III of the GRAP …

Delhi Metro to run 20 extra train trips from Nov 3 following GRAP-III imposition to improve air quality
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi Metro to run 20 extra train trips from Nov 3 following GRAP-III imposition to improve air quality

India TV News  

Hours after the Centre imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan to curb air pollution in the national capital, the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation announced that it will will run 20 extra train trips across its network starting November 3. Delhi's Air Quality Index stands at 402 The air in Delhi grew more poisonous with the Air Quality …

Delhi restricts construction, schools advised to go online as air quality worsens
1 year, 1 month ago

Delhi restricts construction, schools advised to go online as air quality worsens

India Today  

With the worsening air quality in Delhi, a ban has been imposed on all non-essential construction work and demolition work in the city. At a meeting to review the air quality of Delhi-NCR, the CAQM said that the pollution levels are only "expected to increase further" owing to unfavourable meteorological and climatic conditions. Every year, Delhi experiences peak pollution from …

MCD winter action plan: 383 teams check violations in Delhi
1 year, 2 months ago

MCD winter action plan: 383 teams check violations in Delhi

Hindustan Times  

The Municipal Corporation of Delhi said it will constitute 383 surveillance teams comprising 932 officials to check violations related to biomass, open burning of waste, and dumping of construction and demolition waste as part of the civic body’s winter action plan. An MCD spokesperson said that according to the directions issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management to combat …

Delhi: Centre's action plan on air pollution to come into force on October 1
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi: Centre's action plan on air pollution to come into force on October 1

India TV News  

The Centre's action plan to curb air pollution in the national capital will come into force on Sunday. The Commission for Air Quality Management, an autonomous body tasked with improving air quality in Delhi and the adjoining areas, had made crucial changes to the Graded Response Action Plan last year and again in July this year. BS III petrol and …

Delhi government asks builders to follow guidelines to control dust pollution
1 year, 2 months ago

Delhi government asks builders to follow guidelines to control dust pollution

India Today  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Monday warned construction agencies that strict action would be taken against them if they do not follow the city government's 14-point guidelines to prevent dust pollution in the city. Rai held a meeting with more than 200 representatives of government and private construction agencies ahead of the annual winter pollution spike in the national …

GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned
1 year, 11 months ago

GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned

The Hindu  

January 06, 2023 07:29 pm | Updated 07:29 pm IST - NEW DELHI Amid a sudden spike in air pollution due to foggy weather, the Centre's air quality panel on Friday directed implementation of curbs under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, including a ban on non-essential construction and demolition work. It directed authorities in Delhi-NCR …

GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned
1 year, 11 months ago

GRAP stage III invoked in Delhi-NCR, non-essential construction work banned

India Today  

Amid a sudden spike in air pollution due to foggy weather, the Centre's air quality panel on Friday directed implementation of curbs under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR, including a ban on non-essential construction and demolition work. It directed authorities in Delhi-NCR to invoke curbs under stage III of the anti-pollution plan with immediate effect. …

Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP stage III re-invoked, non essential construction work banned
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi-NCR air pollution: GRAP stage III re-invoked, non essential construction work banned

India TV News  

Delhi-NCR air pollution : As the temperatures drop and the quality of air deteriorates in the national capital, the Centre's air quality panel re-invoked the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in Delhi-NCR. It is to be noted that Delhi's 24-hour average air quality index stood at 400 on Friday, just a notch below the severe category. If …

Delhi-NCR air quality in 'very poor' category; GRAP stage III curbs to continue amid upward pollution levels
1 year, 11 months ago

Delhi-NCR air quality in 'very poor' category; GRAP stage III curbs to continue amid upward pollution levels

India TV News  

As the air quality continues to remain in the very poor category the Centre's air quality panel on Monday said that curbs under the Graded Response Action Plan Stage III will continue which includes a ban on non-essential construction and demolition work. At a review meeting, the sub-committee on the Graded Response Action Plan noted that air pollution in Delhi …

Non-essential construction & demolition banned in Delhi as air quality worsens
1 year, 11 months ago

Non-essential construction & demolition banned in Delhi as air quality worsens

Hindustan Times  

With the air quality deteriorating ahead of the New Year, the Centre's air quality panel has directed the implementation of restrictions under the Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in the Delhi-NCR region. In a notification, the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital and adjoining areas stated that the air quality has deteriorated over last few …

Delhi's AQI plunges into 'severe' category; Air quality panel says no need for Stage-III curbs
2 years ago

Delhi's AQI plunges into 'severe' category; Air quality panel says no need for Stage-III curbs

India TV News  

Delhi pollution: A dense layer of smog hung over Delhi with the 24-hour average air quality index at 4 pm recorded at 410. Despite the drastic situation in the national capital, the Centre's air quality panel on Monday decided not to invoke curbs under Stage III of the anti-air pollution action plan. No restrictions The sub-committee of the Commission for …

Construction works allowed again in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
2 years ago

Construction works allowed again in Delhi-NCR as air quality improves

Hindustan Times  

With air pollution levels in Delhi coming down to the “very poor” category from “severe”, the Commission for Air Quality Management on Wednesday directed the lifting of GRAP-III restrictions from Delhi-NCR with immediate effect, allowing construction, demolition activities and BS-IV petrol and BS-III diesel vehicles now. The sub-committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan held a review …

Private construction banned in Delhi-NCR
2 years ago

Private construction banned in Delhi-NCR

Hindustan Times  

Air pollution in Delhi increased significantly on Sunday, prompting the Commission for Air Quality Management to invoke emergency measures that include a ban on all private construction activity. Under Stage III of Grap, states also have the option to enforce a ban on BS III petrol and BS IV diesel vehicles plying on the roads, which was enforced the last …

Construction ban flouted in several Delhi colonies
2 years, 1 month ago

Construction ban flouted in several Delhi colonies

Hindustan Times  

The ban on construction and demolition works is being widely violated across the Capital, a spot check by HT in different parts of the city showed, raising questions on how effective a key air pollution control measure can be with attempts to circumvent it, and what appears to be lax enforcement. Resident Welfare Associations have said that such a ban …

Air quality turns ‘severe’ in Delhi
2 years, 1 month ago

Air quality turns ‘severe’ in Delhi

The Hindu  

The air quality of the national capital on October 31, 2022 night deteriorated to the “severe” category, according to Central Pollution Control Board data. Delhi’s 24-hour average air quality index was 403 at 10 p.m. on Monday, up from 392 category, as per the CPCB’s 4 p.m. daily official bulletin, which is considered as the day’s official AQI. The air …

Delhi air pollution: 586 teams to enforce construction ban, says Gopal Rai
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi air pollution: 586 teams to enforce construction ban, says Gopal Rai

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi government is determined to enforce the ban on construction and demolition to mitigate the severe air pollution in the capital by deploying as many as 586 field teams, state environment minister Gopal Rai said on Sunday after a review meeting with concerned agencies. Delhi environment minister Gopal Rai said the teams, part of the government’s anti-dust campaign launched …

GRAP stage III kicks in New Delhi to contain air pollution, see what’s banned
2 years, 1 month ago

GRAP stage III kicks in New Delhi to contain air pollution, see what’s banned

Live Mint  

In view of the worsening air quality in the Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management on 29 October decided to implement measures under stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. Under stage III, the commission has prescribed a ban on all construction and demolition activities, barring essential projects and services concerning national security, defence, healthcare, railways, airports, metro …

Air pollution: Delhi forms 586 teams to ensure implementation of ban on construction, demolition work
2 years, 1 month ago

Air pollution: Delhi forms 586 teams to ensure implementation of ban on construction, demolition work

The Hindu  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on October 30, 2022, said the city government has set up 586 teams to ensure strict implementation of the ban on construction and demolition activities in the national capital in view of worsening air quality. Therefore, the Commission for Air Quality Management has directed the authorities in the NCR to implement curbs, including a ban …

Delhi Air Pollution: 586 Teams Formed to Ensure Implementation of Ban on Construction, Demolition Work
2 years, 1 month ago

Delhi Air Pollution: 586 Teams Formed to Ensure Implementation of Ban on Construction, Demolition Work

News 18  

Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai on Sunday said the city government has set up 586 teams to ensure strict implementation of the ban on construction and demolition activities in the national capital in view of worsening air quality. Therefore, the Commission for Air Quality Management has directed the authorities in the NCR to implement curbs, including a ban on construction …

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