New Delhi, 21 October: In view of increasing air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR), the second phase of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) has been implemented.
In view of these restrictions of GRAP-2, the government is emphasizing on the people to use public means of transport.
The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) has predicted that the air quality will deteriorate in the coming days. Delhi’s air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 248 on Saturday.
Delhi’s AQI is expected to cross 300 on October 23 and 24. That means the climate of Delhi will be in very bad category.
Under the 11 restrictions of GRAP-2, apart from emergency services, there will be a ban on diesel generators, ban on the use of wood and coal in the tandoor of hotels, restaurants, eateries and dhabas and increase in parking fees.
Along with this, Group 1 restrictions on running additional buses will remain in force.
