In order to combat the pollution in Delhi, the Environment Pollution Authority (EPCA) appointed by the Supreme Court imposed a three-day ban on industrial activities and construction work across Delhi-NCR.
Delhi is facing its highest pollution level since Diwali. The city's air quality remained in the 'severe' category for the third consecutive day on Monday as the wind speed and other meteorological factors remained "highly unfavourable" for dispersion of pollutants.
Industries located in Wazirpur, Mundka, Narela, Bawana, Sahibabad and Faridabad will remain closed until Wednesday, EPCA Chairperson Bhure Lal said in a letter to Delhi Chief Secretary Vijay Kumar Dev.
The EPCA has also banned all construction activities in Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Ghaziabad and Noida till Wednesday. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee said it is sending letters to industries and construction authorities to immediately halt the activities.
1. The Centre recently announced financial aid of over Rs 550 crore for farmers who burn stubble of rice which apparently?leads to a rise in pollution levels in Delhi NCR.
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2. The Centre also launched an aggressive 'Clean Air Campaign' from November 1 to 10 to monitor and report pollution activities. Diwali was on also in the same period.
3. Last month, a halt was imposed on all construction activities along with civil construction and hot mix plants generating dust pollution. On November 4, the team deployed to monitor the implementation of the measures levied fine of Rs 83 lakh in a single day.
4. The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) directed the Traffic Police and transport department to check the polluting vehicles more vigorously.
5. Over 100 vehicles have been deployed to sprinkle water on roads and 12 mechanical dust sweeping machines have been put to service.
(With PTI inputs)