Every year, as soon as winter begins, air pollution becomes a big challenge in Delhi. To deal with this, the government makes lakhs of claims every year, but it proves to be a failure. This year too, the situation is similar. With the beginning of November, Delhi has become a gas chamber. This morning, Delhi’s air is at the most dangerous level in this season. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has reached 481. This is the worst category so far. Given the deteriorating situation due to pollution, GRAP-4 has been implemented in Delhi today. The implementation of GRAP-4 means that some strict steps have been taken given the serious situation in the level of pollution. Many types of restrictions and guidelines are applicable under GRAP-4. In such a situation, first of all, let us know what will remain open after the implementation of GRAP-4.
What will remain open?
- CNG and BS VI diesel vehicles will run.
- CNG-electric and essential service trucks will run.
- Hospitals, medical facilities, and other emergency services will remain open.
- The 10th and 12th classes will run in physical mode.
- Cleanliness-related projects etc. will continue.
- A decision can be taken to allow employees to work from home in central government offices.
- Essential services like grocery stores, retail shops, pharmacies, petrol pumps, and ration distribution centers will continue to function.
- Metro, buses, and taxi services will remain operational so that the public does not face any problems in traveling.
- Electricity, water, and sanitation services will continue to operate without interruption.
What will remain restricted?
- Entry of diesel-powered trucks banned in Delhi.
- Ban on commercial vehicles from outside Delhi.
- Restrictions on construction and demolition works.
- Schools from nursery to 11th class are closed.
- Government and private offices can run in work-from-home mode.
- There is also a ban on construction and development activities for public projects like highways, roads, flyovers, overbridges, power transmission, pipelines, and telecommunications.