CAQM invokes Stage 1 GRAP as Delhi's AQI reaches 244 at 2 pm
GS3Economy · S&T · Environment · Security· Pollution (air, water, plastic)· Prelims·
Environmental governance and pollution management: a GS3 case study on emergency response mechanisms.
Why in news
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 244.
Background
The CAQM invoked Stage 1 GRAP on Wednesday following an AQI reading of 244 at 2 pm in Delhi. Measures include banning diesel vehicles over 10 years old and petrol vehicles over 15 years old, alongside restrictions on coal and wood in eateries.
Facts for Prelims
- BodyCAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management is the body responsible for invoking GRAP.
- FactStage 1 GRAP was triggered when Delhi's AQI reached 244.
- FactVehicle restrictions: Diesel vehicles over 10 years and petrol vehicles over 15 years are banned.
- FactConstruction restrictions: Labor-intensive construction is banned without dust mitigation.
Prelims practice question
Which body is responsible for invoking the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region?
- (a)Commission for Air Quality Management
- (b)Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
- (c)Central Pollution Control Board
- (d)National Green Tribunal
Show answer
Answer: (a) Commission for Air Quality Management — The note identifies the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) as the body responsible for invoking GRAP.
For Mains
Q. Critically analyze the effectiveness of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in managing seasonal air pollution in the National Capital Region.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Institutional coordination: Challenges in synchronizing multi-state enforcement across the NCR region
- Regulatory friction: Balancing economic activity in construction with stringent dust mitigation mandates
- Technological limitations: Dependence on water sprinkling and anti-smog guns versus structural emission reductions
Keywords: Air Quality Index · Graded Response Action Plan · Commission for Air Quality Management · Dust Mitigation · Vehicular Emissions
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