Good News, Delhi! New Rules to Make Our Air Clean Again
Hello, amazing Delhi neighbors! We know how much you care about our beautiful city. You want safe homes and clean neighborhoods, and that includes the air we breathe. Lately, our air quality has gone down a little. The air is now in the ‘Poor’ category, which means we need to take quick steps!
Just like we make sure our buildings are strong and safe—by using the right quality epoxy grouts and admixtures to prevent weak or unsafe construction—our government is also taking strong action. They have started the first set of rules, called GRAP-1, to help clean up the air right away. This is a very positive step, and it shows that we are all working together to make Delhi better!
GRAP-1: What Is This Big Plan?
GRAP stands for Graded Response Action Plan. It is a strong set of rules that starts when our air gets too polluted. Stage 1 (GRAP-1) begins when the Air Quality Index (AQI) goes above 200.
This plan is like a big team of rules that targets the main things causing pollution:
- Dust from construction work.
- Smoke from cars, trucks, and factories.
- Burning trash and dry leaves.
These rules are for all of us in Delhi and nearby areas. Let’s look at the important new rules we must follow.
Important Rules for Builders and Construction Work 👷
Construction sites are important for our city’s growth, but they create a lot of dust. Now, everyone must be extra careful to stop dust from flying around:
- Stop the Dust: All construction sites must use special tools called anti-smog guns and spray water often. This keeps the dust on the ground and out of the air.
- Clean the Roads: City workers must use big machines to sweep the roads and sprinkle water. This picks up dust that settles on the streets.
- Big Projects, Big Plans: If a building project is very large (more than 500 square meters), it must have a special plan to control all the dust before work can start.
- Remember to use quality materials—like durable options such as MYK Laticrete SP 100 epoxy grout—to ensure your building stands strong and safely, preventing the need for frequent, dusty repairs!
Rules for Our Vehicles and Roads 🚗
Our cars, trucks, and scooters also make the air dirty. Here are the simple traffic rules now:
- Check Your Car: All vehicles must have a current Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The police will check for this strictly.
- Turn Off Your Engine: When you stop at a red light for a long time, please remember to turn your engine off! This saves fuel and stops pollution.
- Old Vehicles are Banned: Very old diesel vehicles (more than 10 years) and petrol vehicles (more than 15 years) are still not allowed to run in Delhi.
Rules for Food Stalls and Businesses 🍽️
Some businesses must also change how they work to use cleaner fuel:
- No Burning Wood or Coal: Roadside eateries and open restaurants cannot use wood or coal for cooking anymore. They must switch to cleaner fuel.
- Use Clean Power: Hotels, restaurants, and other businesses must use electricity, gas, or other clean fuels.
- Emergency Power Only: Diesel generators (DG) sets can only be used in emergency situations, not as the main power source.
A Positive Step for a Stronger Delhi 💪
These new rules are a good thing for all of us! They show that our city and its people care about our health and future. By working together and making sure we use the best materials—whether for big projects or small home repairs, like choosing MYK Laticrete epoxy for your tiles—we help keep our city safe and clean.
Let us all follow these simple steps and help Delhi breathe easier this festive season! We are in this together!
Source : GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR ahead of Diwali: What are the restrictions? | Latest News Delhi
Good News, Delhi! New Rules to Make Our Air Clean Again
