The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated the second stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-II) in Delhi-NCR, bringing stricter measures to combat worsening air quality. This article explains GRAP, CAQM, and the specific actions under GRAP Stage 2, urging citizens to participate in reducing air pollution.
As Delhi’s air quality plummeted to ‘very poor’ last week, with several monitoring stations nearing the alarming 300 mark, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken action. On Monday, the CAQM ordered the implementation of GRAP-II in the Delhi-NCR region, aiming to curb the worsening pollution crisis. This move comes as a desperate attempt to alleviate the health risks posed by the hazardous air.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has set an ambitious target of planting 45 million trees in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas during the 2024-25 financial year. This comes amid rising temperatures and air pollution levels in the region. The CAQM aims to mitigate dust pollution, a major contributor to poor air quality, through extensive greening initiatives.
