Jaipur, Nov 12 || In view of the alarming rise in pollution levels across the National Capital Region (NCR), including Delhi, the Central government has implemented the third phase of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-3).
As part of this measure, restrictions that were already enforced in Delhi and its adjoining regions will now extend to Alwar and Bharatpur districts of Rajasthan, both of which come under the NCR region. Under GRAP-3, several strict curbs have been imposed to combat deteriorating air quality. The use of BS-3 petrol and BS-4 diesel vehicles has been completely banned in Delhi-NCR, a rule that will now apply to vehicles in Alwar and Bharatpur as well.
Consequently, such vehicles travelling from Rajasthan towards Delhi will be stopped, while only cargo vehicles carrying essential goods will be permitted to move. The new restrictions are expected to cause disruptions in transport routes passing through Bharatpur, Alwar, and Bhiwadi, leaving several vehicles stranded on the highways.