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07/10/23 06:33 AM IST

GRAP to be imposed in Delhi

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  • Delhi’s average Air Quality Index was recorded at 212 according to Central Pollution Control Board, surpassing the ‘Moderate’ category and entering the ‘Poor’ category.
  • As per GRAP, Stage I is to be imposed in the entire NCR when the daily average AQI of Delhi touches or crosses 201 index value.
About GRAP
  • The action plan which was formulated in 2016 and notified in 2017 for Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR).
  • The plan was formulated after several meetings were held by Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) with state government representatives and experts.
  • GRAP includes the measures which will be taken by different government agencies to prevent worsening of Air Quality of Delhi-NCR and prevent PM10 and PM2.5 levels to go beyond the ‘moderate’ national Air Quality Index (AQI) category.
  • If air quality reaches the severe+ stage, GRAP talks about shutting down schools and implementing the odd-even road-space rationing scheme.
Other measures to be implemented
  • Keep engines of vehicles properly tuned.
  • Maintain proper tyre pressure in vehicles.
  • Keep PUC certificates of vehicles up to date.
  • Do not idle their vehicle, also turn off the engine at red lights.
  • Prefer hybrid vehicles or EVs to control vehicular pollution.
  • Do not litter / dispose wastes, garbage in open spaces.
  • Report air polluting activities through 311 App, Green Delhi App, SAIVIEER App etc.
  • Plant more trees.
  • Celebrate festivals in an eco-friendly manner - avoid firecrackers.
  • Do not drive/ply end of life/ 10/15 years old Diesel/Petrol vehicles
  • Ensure regular lifting of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW), Construction & Demolition (C&D) waste, and Hazardous wastes from dedicated dump sites and ensure that no waste is dumped illegally in open land areas.
  • Carry out periodic mechanized sweeping and water sprinkling on roads and ensure scientific disposal of the dust collected in designated sites/landfills.
  • Ensure that C&D materials & waste are properly stored/ contained, duly covered in the premises. Ensure transportation of C&D waste in covered vehicles and its recycling at an appropriate processing facility.
  • Strictly enforce directions and yardsticks for use of anti-smog guns at C&D sites.
  • Intensify use of anti-smog guns, water sprinkling and dust suppression measures in road construction/ maintenance/ repair projects.
Source- PIB

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