Delhi's air quality continued to deteriorate on Monday, slipping into the “very poor” category. Residents woke up to another day of smog-blanketed sky, burning eyes, and hazardous breathing conditions.

This situation raises questions about why the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 3 has not been implemented yet. The action plan is a set of emergency measures to tackle severe air pollution .

Currently, Stage 2 of GRAP is in effect, invoked on 19 October when the AQI first surpassed 300. This was less than a week after Stage 1 was imposed as AQI crossed 200. The AQI has breached the 350-mark at least four times since Stage 2 began.

What does it mean for students?

The CAQM has stated that once GRAP Stage 3 is in effect, state governments may consider announcing the closure of edu

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