Delhi Air quality improves, schools to reopen; a ban on construction work will remain

As the air quality improves in Delhi, the state government announced the reopening of schools on November 9 and lifted a few other restrictions, including curbs on the entry of trucks and small goods carrier vehicles into the national capital informed environment minister Gopal Rai.

However, the ban on private demolition and construction work will continue. Schools have been asked to remove outdoor activities from their routines. The state government also brought back the work-from-home policy in offices.

The environment minister also said that the ‘Paryavaran Bus Service’, which includes 500 privately-run CNG buses, will keep operating.