The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) on November 03, 2024, issued a notification regarding the enforcement of targeted measures by various agencies after the imposition of GRAP to control and abate air pollution in Delhi-NCR during the period from October 15, 2024, to October 31, 2024.
With the implementation of the revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in NCR and Adjoining Areas since 15.10.2024, comprehensive and target specific actions under Stages I & II of GRAP are being taken by the concerned agencies responsible for the control of air pollution in NCR. Stage-I of GRAP has been in force since October 15, 2024, and Stage-II since October 22, 2024, in the entire NCR. During October 15, 2024 – October 31, 2024 period, a range of preventive and remedial measures were initiated to abate air pollution in the region.
Some of the highlights of GRAP actions taken by the NCR States are as under: Inspection of Construction & Demolition (C&D) sites and action taken: As per the GRAP action, inspection of C&D sites has been intensified by concerned agencies to ensure compliance of air pollution control measures. Based on such inspections, action is being taken against non-complying units. More than 7000 C&D sites were inspected across NCR and Environmental Compensation (EC) has been imposed on 597 non-complying sites and orders for closure have been issued for 56 sites.
Deployment of Mechanical Road Sweeping Machines (MRSMs), Water Sprinklers (WS) and Anti-Smog Guns (ASGs) to control Road Dust: To control the dust pollution at its source, deployment of MRSMs, Water Sprinklers and ASGs has been increased across NCR.
Enforcement actions in Industrial Sectors and use of DG sets: Enforcement drives have been taken by NCR State agencies to inspect industries and DG sets and take action against non-complying units by imposing EC and/or issuing closure. Approx. 1400 industries and 1300 DG sets were inspected and action against non-complying units were taken.
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