The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked the Graded Response Action Plan, GRAP-3, across the National Capital Region with immediate effect to prevent further deterioration of air quality.
The move comes after air quality in the region deteriorated to the very poor category.
Under the GRAP-3, a ban is being implemented on non-essential construction work and Road construction activities.
There will be also restrictions on the plying of BS -3 petrol and BS – 4 four-wheeler diesel vehicles in Delhi and in the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Budh Nagar.