Several measures adopted to check polution in Gurugram.

Chandigarh, November 9- The Deputy Commissioner, Gurugram, Mr Vinay Pratap Singh has said that due to high levels of PM 2.5 in Gurugram, District Administration has decided to implement following measures immediately –
1) As heavy goods traffic has been banned entry into delhi by delhi govt, GGM traffic police will be diverting heavy traffic from entering into delhi. Some traffic congestion on NH 48 is expected for which sufficient traffic duties are being deployed.
2) If current situation persists for next 48 hours, decision will be taken to stop construction activities.
3) All private and government schools to be closed for next 2 days – 10-11th November
4) All brick kilns, hot mix plants and stone crushers have been shut down till further orders.
5) To intensify public transport, DMRC and Haryana Roadways have been directed to increase number of trips
6) MCG has been asked to do mechanized sweeping and sprinkling of water in both day & night on road stretches with high dust generation
7) If situation persists for next 48 hours, then decision will be taken to enhance parking fee by 3-4 times
8) Use of coal/fire wood has been banned in hotels and open eateries.
9) RWAs and house owners to provide electric heaters to security staff during winters to avoid open burning by them
10) Residents are advised to use swachhta app to report cases of burning of garbage. Special teams have been formed to enforce this.
11) Police has been directed for strict vigilance and no tolerance for visibly polluting vehicles along with strict enforcement of PUC norms
12) MCG and HSPCB to stringently enforce rules for dust control in construction activities and impose fines.