Due to the increasing air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Haryana government has decided to close four areas (Gulgram, Faridabad, Sonnypat and Jija) starting today (November 15). ) All public and private schools. The Delhi government decided to close schools for a week starting today to protect children from the effects of air pollution. “Considering the prevention of air pollution, the government of Haryana has made a number of decisions regarding the four areas of the NCR, namely Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat and Jhajjar. Public and private schools in these areas have been closed. Construction works of all types have also been made. Banned.” An official statement said.

The Haryana State Disaster Management Agency stated that the new guidelines will be effective until November 17. The Air Quality Management Committee (CAQM) advised Haryana, Rajasthan, and Uttar Pradesh on Sunday to close schools, as well as other restrictions announced by the Delhi government to control rising air pollution levels.

In an emergency meeting, CAQM recommended that the governments of Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh “consider implementing similar restrictions/regulations in their respective NCR regions, which will be implemented by GNCTD through its November 13th order, which includes , Among other things, the school will be closed until November 20 and C&D activities will be closed from November 14 to 17,” a statement said.

News Source : NDTV