Total construction ban in Delhi-NCR from Nov 5 to 20
Delhi-NCR will implement a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from November 5 to 20 to combat severe winter air pollution. This measure is part of a broader anti-pollution framework that includes vehicle restrictions and work-from-home mandates.
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Demonstrates the aggressive regulatory measures being taken by major urban centers to mitigate public health crises caused by seasonal smog.
NEW DELHI: The entire national capital region (NCR) will see a complete ban on construction and demolition activities from Nov 5 to 20 as the Centre steps up efforts to tackle rising winter pollution.Announcing the restriction on Friday, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav also ruled out any rollback of Delhi govt’s order barring non-Delhi BS-IV and below vehicles from entering the city from Nov 1 to Jan 31.Yadav was visiting CAQM’s newly developed PAVAN Integrated Command and Control Centre in Delhi. The minister said non-conforming industries, polluting sources and traffic congestion hotspots would also face swift action through the new monitoring platform. The announcement comes as Delhi prepares to implement its permanent winter anti-pollution framework from Nov 1.
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