Delhi Prime Minister Arvind Kejriwal has announced the closure of the capital’s primary schools until pollution and air quality in the city improve.
Delhi suffers from severe air pollution as stumps continue in neighboring states. Actions have been taken to address the situation, but have not yet been improved.
Arvind Kejriwal was also convinced that the government was doing everything possible to control the pollution situation.
Addressing a joint press conference with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann, Kejriwal said, “We’re taking all steps to control the pollution situation. In lieu of that, we’re shutting down all primary schools in Delhi from tomorrow. Also shutting down outdoor activities for all classes above class 5.”
As Delhi faces a public health emergency, the Air Quality Management Commission ordered authorities on Thursday to ban the entry of four-wheeled diesel-powered vehicles and trucks from the city and surrounding areas of NCR. Investing capital as part of pollution control measures as part of the final phase of a phased response plan.
“Since our government is in Punjab, we are responsible for the stubble burning. It has been only six months since we formed the government there and there were issues that were being addressed. We are finding solutions. Give us a year’s time to address the issue,” Kejriwal asserted.
“We are taking steps like there are 1.20 lakh machines to bury stubble. Panchayats have also passed resolutions to stop stubble burning. We promise by November next year, stubble burning will reduce,” he added.
