In view of deteriorating air quality levels in the National Capital Region (NCR), the Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on Tuesday invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. The decision came after Delhi’s daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 211, falling in the ‘Poor’ category, as per the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).

The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP reviewed the current air quality scenario and decided to activate the 27-point action plan outlined under Stage-I. These measures aim to prevent further deterioration of the air quality and are to be strictly implemented and monitored by all relevant agencies across the entire NCR.

“The situation demands immediate and coo

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