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Central Pollution Control Board, CPCB has asked NCR States pollution boards and agencies to take immediate and effective steps to control air pollution.
As per the forecast received from Indian Meteorological Department, the ventilation conditions are likely to slow down in Delhi causing poor dispersal of pollutants due to which, the Air Quality Index is predicted to be in Very Poor category for coming days.
Union Environment Ministry said, in view of deteriorating air quality and likely increase in activities during New Year celebrations, CPCB had issued an order on 23rd December directing Delhi Pollution Control Committee and State Pollution Control Boards in NCR Haryana, Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan. The Ministry said, hot mix plants and stone crushers will remain closed all the time till 2nd January next year. CPCB has urged the public to provide feedback on polluting activities through SAMEER App.