Air pollution crisis in Delhi-NCR: GRAP-3 restrictions imposed again

Growing in Delhi-NCR air pollution in view of Central Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) by Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Of Third phase (Phase-3) Under this, restrictions have been re-imposed.

According to an official order issued on Friday, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) four o’clock in the evening 371 were recorded. The Indian Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology have warned that air quality may deteriorate further due to adverse weather.

GRAP-3: Restrictions imposed under pollution control

GRAP-3 Applies to severe levels of air pollution. Under this the following restrictions have been imposed:

1. Ban on non-essential construction work:

   Ban on all types of non-essential construction and demolition work in the private sector.

2. Hybrid Model of Education:
   • Education up to class five:

     Option to study in both online and offline modes.

   • Parents and students as per their convenience online education Can select.
3. Restrictions on vehicles:
   • In Delhi and surrounding areas of NCR BS-III Petrol And BS-IV Diesel Operation of vehicles prohibited.
   • persons with disabilities Exempted from this restriction.

Why the return of GRAP-3?

Pollution levels had improved due to rain last week, which GRAP-3 restrictions were lifted24 hour average AQI at that time 324 Was. But now the level of air pollution is increasing and AQI reach 371 After, GRAP-3 had to be re-implemented.

Steps of GRAP and their need

GRAP (Graded Response Action Plan) It is implemented in different phases depending on the level of air pollution.

• Phase-III: When AQI more than 350 yes.
• Phase-IV: When AQI more than 400 yes.

Supreme Court instructions:

The Supreme Court has clarified that if AQI goes above 350, it is mandatory to implement Phase-III of GRAP and if it goes above 400, it is mandatory to implement Phase-IV.

Current situation of air pollution and further fears

• adverse weather: The Indian Meteorological Department has warned that the air quality may deteriorate further.
• pollution degree: The increasing air pollution in NCR may become more serious due to stagnant air and cold weather in winter.