<p>New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has penalised 117 violators in the Karol Bagh zone for breaching Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) norms, imposing fines totalling Rs 14 lakh, the civic body said on Friday.</p>.<p>Among the violations were 85 cases of biomass and garbage burning and 32 cases of construction sites failing to follow dust control measures, it added.</p>.Delhi pollution: SC for resuming physical classes, but no lowering anti pollution measures .<p>To enforce GRAP-IV guidelines, the Karol Bagh zone has deployed 36 teams comprising 77 officers. Six water sprinklers, two anti-smog guns, and three mechanical road sweepers are being used across 21 routes to reduce dust and pollution levels in the area, according to an official statement.</p>.<p>In Shahdara North zone, efforts are focused on the Vivek Vihar pollution hotspot. Two water sprinklers, a suction machine, and a garbage removal equipment have been deployed at the site. Additionally, regular inspections by the zonal deputy commissioner are being carried out to ensure strict adherence to pollution control norms.</p>.<p>The Central zone has also stepped up its measures, deploying six mechanical sweepers, six water sprinklers, and three anti-smog guns. Repairs to nine roads have been carried out to reduce dust pollution, as per the statement.</p>.<p>Citywide, MCD has mobilized 372 surveillance teams with 1,295 officers to monitor open burning, illegal dumping of construction waste, and dust control at construction sites.</p>.<p>Zonal officers have been directed to strictly enforce guidelines issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the civic body said. </p>
<p>New Delhi: The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has penalised 117 violators in the Karol Bagh zone for breaching Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) norms, imposing fines totalling Rs 14 lakh, the civic body said on Friday.</p>.<p>Among the violations were 85 cases of biomass and garbage burning and 32 cases of construction sites failing to follow dust control measures, it added.</p>.Delhi pollution: SC for resuming physical classes, but no lowering anti pollution measures .<p>To enforce GRAP-IV guidelines, the Karol Bagh zone has deployed 36 teams comprising 77 officers. Six water sprinklers, two anti-smog guns, and three mechanical road sweepers are being used across 21 routes to reduce dust and pollution levels in the area, according to an official statement.</p>.<p>In Shahdara North zone, efforts are focused on the Vivek Vihar pollution hotspot. Two water sprinklers, a suction machine, and a garbage removal equipment have been deployed at the site. Additionally, regular inspections by the zonal deputy commissioner are being carried out to ensure strict adherence to pollution control norms.</p>.<p>The Central zone has also stepped up its measures, deploying six mechanical sweepers, six water sprinklers, and three anti-smog guns. Repairs to nine roads have been carried out to reduce dust pollution, as per the statement.</p>.<p>Citywide, MCD has mobilized 372 surveillance teams with 1,295 officers to monitor open burning, illegal dumping of construction waste, and dust control at construction sites.</p>.<p>Zonal officers have been directed to strictly enforce guidelines issued by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the National Green Tribunal (NGT), the civic body said. </p>