Ghaziabad included in the most polluted cities of NCR, these restrictions may be imposed soon
The air quality index in Ghaziabad has entered the severe category. Here the generator can be banned when the AQI reaches 300. Let us know what restrictions will be there on how many AQIs this time.
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAPE) has been implemented from October 1 for the prevention of pollution. Earlier, restrictions were imposed during Grape based on the amount of PM 2.5 and PM 10 in the air.
AQI will be beyond 300 only then will the generators shut down
Now the restrictions will be increased or decreased during the Grape based on the Air Quality Index (AQI). The diesel generator is prohibited from operation only when the AQI reaches above 300. For running lifts in societies, exemption has also been given to run diesel generators for two hours in 24 hours.
A task force has been constituted under the chairmanship of the officials of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), from which the average AQI can be ascertained three days before the advance forecasting continues. The restrictions will be increased accordingly. There will be a ban on running the diesel generator only after the AQI reaches above 300.
stubble burning
Utsav Sharma said that stubble is being burnt in Punjab and Haryana, which can increase pollution in the air of NCR. According to the information received through satellite on October 4, stubble was burnt at 65 places in Punjab, seven in Haryana, two in Uttar Pradesh. Rain is expected for two days. This will give relief to the people from pollution.
Prohibition on construction or demolition on plots of 500 square meters or more.
Fine will be imposed by the local municipal body for burning garbage.
Pollution control standards have to be met at brick kilns.
There will be a ban on tandoors running on coal and wood.
The frequency of CNG and electric buses will be increased.
Regular cleaning of roads and sprinkling of water will be done.
The state government may ban BS-III vehicles of petrol and PS-4 of diesel.
