Consider Closure Of Schools: Air Quality Panel To Haryana, Rajasthan, UP
NDTV
The state governments and district administrations in the National Capital Region have also been suggested to issue a "citizen charter/advisory" for the public on steps that need to be taken during various stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday advised Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to consider implementing restrictions -- including closure of schools along with construction and demolition activities -- as announced by the Delhi government to contain spiralling air pollution levels.
The state governments and district administrations in the National Capital Region have also been suggested to issue a "citizen charter/advisory" for the public on steps that need to be taken during various stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
On Saturday, the Delhi government announced closure of physical classes in schools, colleges and other educational institutions for a week from Monday. All government offices, agencies and autonomous bodies, except those involved in essential services, have been asked to work from home.
No construction and demolition activity is allowed in the capital till November 17. At an emergency meeting, the CAQM advised the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh to "consider similar restrictions/regulations in the respective NCR districts as implemented by GNCTD through its order on November 13 which includes, inter alia, closure of schools up to November 20 and closure of C&D activities from November 14 to 17", a statement said.
