Air pollution is increasing day by day in the national capital. On Tuesday, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced that authorities have been instructed to ensure a complete ban on open burning along with a strict ban has been imposed on the coal use and firewood in tandoors in the hotels restaurants and open eateries in Delhi.
Air pollution concerns: Rs 5000 ban on burning garbage in open
Furthermore, the chief minister stated that district administration and the Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) can impose a fine of up to Rs 5000 on found burning garbage in the open areas. She said in a tweet that “we humbly request all citizens not to burn waste in the open. Your small cooperation can bring about a big change”.
Notably, the measures popped up in the backdrop of the air pollution crisis in the city, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) hovering in the very poor category for days now. However, the air quality improved slightly on Tuesday with an AQI of 291 in the poor category, as per data given by Central Pollution Control Board. However, health concerns regarding alarming air pollution levels remain in the city.
Ban on coal use or firewood in Tandoors in eateries in Delhi
The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) on Tuesday issued under Section 31 (A) of the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution ) Act, 1981, banning the Coal use or firewood in tandoors in eateries in Delhi.According to air pollution control body,coal-based cooking is an important contributor to localized pollution. Interestingly, the measures are part of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and mandate the ban on coal and firewood use in tandoors as a stage-1 action to curb emissions.
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