Delhi News: Centre's action plan to check air pollution comes into force tomorrow. Check what changes | Mint - Mint
Delhi News: Centre's action plan to check air pollution comes into force tomorrow. Check what changes | Mint
The new changes include strict restrictions on the plying of overage vehicles and a complete ban on the use of coal and firewood in eateries, restaurants and hotels when the air quality index (AQI) breaches the 200 mark.
India Government recommended set of anti-air pollution measures followed in the Delhi-NCR region in the winter season, or Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) comes into force in the national capital from tomorrow, 1 October.
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