Shift school closing times to reduce air pollution: Lko DM
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Shift school closing times to reduce air pollution: Lko DM

November 8, 2024 9:32 PM IST

The DM also ordered the commissioning of mechanical sweepers, along with water sprinklers and anti-smog guns

Schools in the state capital will be closed at different times, intersections with traffic congestion problems will get pavements, water sprinklers and smog guns will hit roads while waste from construction sites will be lifted and disposed of by the Nagar Nigam, to curb air pollution.

For representation only (HT File Photo)
For representation only (HT File Photo)

These were some of the directions given by District Magistrate Surya Pal Gangwar to ensure that air pollution is curbed at a meeting held on Friday.

The district inspector of schools (DIOS) and basic shiksha adhikari (BSA) were told to manage different closing times for schools to avoid traffic jams, a major contributor to air pollution. This particularly applies to schools that are nearby.

Mechanical sweepers will be used on roads, along with water sprinklers and anti-smog guns. Also a chart of air pollution levels will be made around the clock.

Awareness of stubble burning must also be increased among farmers. The DM asked the officials to identify hotspots in the city for air pollution and ensure that water is sprinkled at all such places.

Representatives of trade associations were asked to deal with different timings for industries to reduce emission levels, for the next 15 days.

During the day, Lucknow recorded an AQI of 191, which is in the moderate category, according to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data.

Officials from CPCB, Nagar Nigam, Forest, Urban Development, National Highways Authority of India, Agriculture, Transport, Jal Nigam and other departments attended the meeting. The officials were asked to implement the changes as directed and with immediate effect.

Progress will be monitored and further changes to the directives will be made taking into account air quality in the district.

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