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News India Live, Digital Desk: Pollution Woes: Delhi’s air has once again reached the ‘very poor’ category, and its first and direct impact has now started falling on the pockets of the common man. As the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-2) was implemented to curb rising pollution, the New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) has increased parking charges across all its areas. straight double Order has been issued to do so.
This means that if you park your car in the heart of Delhi, i.e. in places like Connaught Place, Khan Market or Sarojini Nagar, then now you will have to pay double the amount as before.
Why was this big decision taken?
This decision has been taken following the instructions of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). GRAP-2 has been implemented to control the poisonous air of Delhi, and one of its main objectives is to reduce the number of private vehicles on the roads.
The idea behind making parking expensive is that when people find it expensive to park, they will avoid taking out their car or bike and will be encouraged to use metro, bus or other public transport. The fewer vehicles there are on the roads, the less pollution will be.
In which areas has parking become expensive?
This new rule has been implemented in all the areas under NDMC. These include some of the busiest and popular places in Delhi, such as:
- Connaught Place
- Khan Market
- Sarojini Nagar
- And all other parking lots under the jurisdiction of NDMC.
How much more money will have to be paid?
Let us understand this with an example. If you have to park your car first Rs 20 per hour used to give, now you have to pay for the same one hour 40 rupees Have to give. Similarly, if bike parking was Rs 10, now it will be Rs 20. These increased rates will remain effective till GRAP-2 is implemented.
What other restrictions are there in GRAP-2?
Apart from making parking expensive, several other steps have been taken in Delhi under GRAP-2:
- Cleaning and water sprinkling of roads with machines is being increased.
- There is a complete ban on running diesel generators except for essential services.
- The use of coal or tandoor has been stopped in hotels and restaurants.
It is clear that pollution in Delhi has now become a health emergency, and the administration is taking strict steps to control it, which will affect all of us. It is better that we also fulfill our responsibilities and use public transport as much as possible.