Introduced in 2016 by AAP government, Delhi s odd-even scheme tackles vehicular pollution. It now covers non-transport four-wheelers and out-of-state vehicles under severe plus GRAP classification. Similar schemes exist globally.
All schools will be shut across the national capital except Classes 10 and 12 till November 10. Several schools in Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram and Faridabad may also consider online options. Call on work-from-home for 50 percent staff to be taken later.
Delhi continued to be engulfed in a thick layer of smog on Friday, as the air quality in several parts of the national capital remained in the 'severe' category. The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 346.