An action order has been issued to close all schools and colleges until further notice.
Air pollution in the capital delhi and NCR has been pushed to its worst level. Following the supreme Court's strong condemnation, the delhi government has stepped up various measures for the next one week.
The air Quality Management Commission has also held important consultations with government officials in delhi, NCR, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan. Has issued various guidelines for immediate action to bring air pollution levels under control.
In this situation, the air Quality Management Authority has ordered the closure of all educational institutions, including schools and colleges in the NCR, until further orders. Whereas it has permitted to conduct lessons online.
NTPC in Jhajjar till the 30th, mahatma gandhi DBS in CLP Jhajjar, panipat DPS at HPGCL, Naba Power Limited DPS at Rajpura. Only five power stations, Talwandi Sabo DPS in Mansa, have been instructed to operate. An order has been issued to suspend all construction work in delhi and NCR till the 21st.
It also ordered all factories to immediately stop the use of unauthorized fuels. All NCR state governments allow government and private employees to work from home.
At least 50 percent of employees are advised to come to the offices. Authorities also insisted that vehicles older than 10 to 15 years should not be used on the roads.
It has also been directed that the concerned Chief Secretaries should systematically monitor the compliance of the above orders.