The Government of NCT Delhi on 17th November 2021 has taken stringent steps to effectively control air pollution in identified sectors viz. construction activities, industries, transport, thermal power plants, stubble burning etc.
The following directions are issued by the government:
All industries having gas connectivity shall be run only on gas as a fuel failing which industries concerned shall be closed.
The government shall not permit any industries to use unapproved fuels. All industries still using unapproved fuels shall be closed with immediate effect
Plying of diesel and petrol vehicles of more than 10 and 15 years respectively in NCR is a serious matter and the authorities shall ensure that no vehicles of more than 10 years and 15 years using diesel and petrol respectively are found plying on road.
Heavy penalty on persons/organizations responsible for stacking construction material or C&D waste on road shall be imposed.
Further, there shall be a strict ban on the use of DG sets, except for emergency services which are stipulated in the orders of the sub-committee on invocation of GRAP from time to time.
