CAQM Holds Meeting with NCR Districts of Haryana, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh Over Execution of Air Pollution Action Plan

This was in continuation of Tuesday's review meeting with Delhi to take stock of the status of implementation of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR, in addition to actions under Stage I and Stage II.

These NCR districts were further reiterated to enhance the implementation of Stages I, II and III under GRAP with stringent actions, including heavy penalties against gross defaulters flouting the statutory directions of the Commission.

The review meeting was primarily focused on the enhancement of water sprinklers, including the use of fire tenders, round-the-clock mechanical sweeping of roads, augmentation and increased utilisation of smog guns at construction & demolition (C&D) sites, effective waste management, improved vigilance against waste burning and strict penal actions.

"A positive impact and improvement is likely to be seen in the air quality of NCR in the coming days because of effective steps and stringent actions taken under GRAP," said Dr VK Soni, a Member of the GRAP Sub-Committee.

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