Concern over Odisha’s deteriorating air quality
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims + Mains·
Why in news
Local authorities in Odisha, including the Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation and Angul district administration, issued advisories to regulate construction and vehicular movement due to AQI levels exceeding 300.
Background
Angul became the first district administration in Odisha to implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage II notification. High AQI levels were recorded in Bhubaneswar, Balasore, and Cuttack, attributed to industrial ecosystems, heavy vehicular movement, and stubble burning.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceAngul: First district in Odisha to implement GRAP Stage II notification
- FactAQI levels in several Odisha cities exceeded 300
- S&TGRAP: Graded Response Action Plan used to regulate pollution based on AQI levels
- PlaceBhubaneswar, Balasore, and Cuttack: Cities reporting elevated AQI levels in Odisha
For Mains
Q. Discuss the challenges in implementing the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in industrial corridors and suggest measures to balance industrial growth with air quality standards.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Regulatory friction: Balancing industrial output with stringent AQI-based construction and vehicular restrictions
- Source attribution: Addressing the dual impact of industrial particulate matter and agricultural stubble burning
- Institutional coordination: Need for synchronized pollution control between municipal bodies and district administrations
Keywords: Graded Response Action Plan · Particulate Matter · Industrial Ecosystem · Air Quality Index · Environmental Governance
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