Delhi NCR Pollution: The Graded Response Action Plan’s stage 3 curbs have been repealed in Delhi-NCR, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management, as air pollution levels in Delhi have decreased from “very poor” to “poor.”
The CAQM order read, “The Sub-Committee for operationalization of the revised GRAP in its earlier meetings had invoked actions under Stage I, Stage II, Stage III and Stage IV of the GRAP vide orders dated October 5,2022, October 19,2022, October 29, 2022 and November 3, 2022 respectively. Further, Sub Committee in its review meeting held on 06.11.2022, revoked the actions under Stage-lV (‘Severe+’ Air Quality) of GRAP after considering the improvement in air quality of Delhi and AQI forecast of subsequent days.”
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A formal directive has been made by the government
People were able to drive their ancient automobiles on Delhi’s roads on Monday thanks to the Transport Department of the Delhi Government. The Delhi government has lifted the ban on BS-3 gasoline and BS-4 diesel vehicles on the roads as a result of the improvement in Delhi’s air quality and decrease in pollution. A formal directive has been made in this regard by the government.
Transport Department decided against extending the curbs
According to reports, the Transport Department of Delhi Government assessed the situation on Monday and decided against extending the curbs. “The restrictions imposed for operating BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (four wheelers) in the jurisdiction of NCT of Delhi are therefore repealed with immediate effect till further instructions. This is due to the recent improvement in the air quality in the NCT of Delhi.
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The official order issued by the department on Monday stated, “The department will closely monitor the AQI level in the NCT of Delhi and orders will be revised appropriately.” The transport department had decided, during a review meeting last week, that the curbs under Stage 3 of GRAP should remain in place for the ensuing several days rather than a hasty response.
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