Air pollution levels in Delhi-NCR have surged to alarming highs, with the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 600 mark in several areas. Cities including Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, Gurugram, and Faridabad are witnessing severely toxic air, posing serious health risks to residents. In response to the worsening situation, authorities have activated GRAP Stage 4, the highest level of emergency pollution-control measures under the Graded Response Action Plan.

The GRAP framework outlines four escalating levels of restrictions depending on the severity of air quality. Here’s a breakdown of what each stage entails:

Restrictions Under GRAP Stage 1

The first tier of GRAP focuses on curbing emissions from basic, everyday sources. This phase typically includes:

A ban on coal use in small e

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