GRAP

New Delhi: Intensifying zero tolerance towards pollution violations, Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has imposed fines totalling Rs 55 lakh in Dec against offenders involved in biomass burning, illegal dumping of construction and demolition (C&D) waste, and other violations.In one week, the civic body has imposed challans worth Rs 34 lakh against those flouting Graded Response Action Plan...

NEW DELHI: The city's air quality improved from 'poor' on Saturday to 'moderate' on Sunday. However, experts attributed it to implementation of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) and hence, measures under stage I will remain in force.Central Pollution Control Board's data shows that Air Quality Index was 164 on Sunday, against Saturday's 214. "The air quality improved after implementation of stage I...

NEW DELHI: As the air quality in Delhi deteriorated to the 'poor' category on Friday, authorities in the National Capital Region have issued strict instructions for the enforcement of measures outlined in "Stage 1" of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).These measures encompass a comprehensive prohibition on the utilization of coal within roadside eateries, hotels, and restaurants.During a meeting,...

NEW DELHI: In order to control air pollution in Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) during the winter, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be implemented from October 1. The restrictive anti-air pollution measures will come into force in four different states if AQI touches 201.GRAP has four stages — stage I when AQI is ranging between 201 and 300, stage II when AQI is 301-400, stage III when...