The Delhi government on Sunday banned plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the national capital
The Delhi government on Sunday banned plying of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the national capital in the wake of an order issued by the Center amid deteriorating air quality in the city and NCR.
The central government on Sunday ordered a ban on non-essential construction work and operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers in the Delhi-National Capital Region.
The Air Quality Management Commission, a statutory body responsible for formulating and implementing air pollution abatement strategies for the region, has revised Delhi’s AQI (at 10 am and 11 am to 458 and 457 respectively) due to adverse climatic conditions and local conditions. ) saw a significant increase. Pollution source.
Given the long-term apprehension of severe air quality, the Committee decided to immediately implement GRAP Phase-III curbs (‘severe’ air quality index limits) to prevent further deterioration.
The Delhi Transport Department, in its order, said the sub-committee for operationalising the revised GRAP has reviewed the air quality scenario as well as the forecast meteorological conditions and air quality index in Delhi.