India / School colleges shut in NCR, Central government issues guidelines

New Delhi: The increased pollution in Delhi-NCR has made the Center and the Delhi government sleepless. Continuous steps are being taken to control it. The Government of India has constituted the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) for the National Capital Region and surrounding areas. The commission has issued special instructions regarding pollution, which will remain in force till November 21. Meanwhile, an important hearing on this issue will also take place in the Supreme Court today.

Schools closed in Delhi-NCR

CAQM has ordered the closure of schools, colleges and educational institutions of NCR till further orders to control pollution in Delhi-NCR. Children's education will continue to be done through online medium. Explain that the Delhi government has already ordered the closure of schools, colleges and educational institutions till November 20.

ban on construction activities

In its order, CAQM also said that any kind of construction activity will be banned in Delhi-NCR till November 21. However, projects related to railways, metro, airport, bus terminal and defense will remain out of this ban and will continue to run with dust control norms. In order to prevent dust, sprinkling of water, anti-smog guns have also been ordered to be deployed.

6 power plants closed

The CAQM has allowed only 5 coal-fired power plants to function in 11 out of the 300 km radius of Delhi. Rest of the power plants will remain closed till November 30 due to pollution. The 5 power plants that have got permission are NTPC's Power Plant in Jhajjar, Haryana, Mahatma Gandhi Thermal Power Plant, HPGCL's Power Plant at Panipat, Haryana, Nabha Power Plant in Rajpura, Punjab and Talwandi Sabo Thermal Power in Mansa, Punjab. Plants included.

Power plants closed, from where will electricity be available?

CAQM has said that if there is a shortage of power due to the closure of some power plants, then the governments will overcome this shortfall by purchasing power from power plants outside the radius of 300 km.