Kejriwal government has started preparations to prevent air pollution in Delhi. Regarding this, Environment
minister Gopal Rai has said that our first plan is to control pollution in Delhi. The second thing that is part of our
winter action plan is to coordinate with the states where stubble is burnt. punjab has also made preparations this
time. According to reports, stubble burning will reduce in Punjab. It is noteworthy that a week ago, Gopal Rai
had held a meeting with more than 200 representatives of government and private construction agencies and
directed them to follow 14-point guidelines to prevent dust pollution. He had said, Strict action will be taken
against government and private agencies for not following the norms. It is mandatory for all government and
private construction agencies to provide on-site training to construction workers regarding the guidelines.
minister Gopal Rai had given these instructions
The Environment minister had further said, The government is preparing for winter action. Plan on 15 focus
points to tackle pollution during winter, including curbing dust pollution. 5,000 square meters of land for the
construction agency It will be mandatory to install anti-smog guns on sites with construction area equal to or
more than that.
GRAPE has been implemented in Delhi
Let us tell you that the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) prepared to control pollution during winter in
Delhi-NCR has been implemented from last Sunday. The Commission for air Quality Management (CAQM),
the autonomous body responsible for improving air quality in delhi and surrounding areas, made some important
changes in GRAP last year and in July this year. Under the new changes, the ban on old vehicles will be strictly
enforced as soon as the air Quality Index (AQI) crosses 200 and the use of coal and wood in hotels and
restaurants will be completely banned.
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