The proposed changes shift stricter measures to earlier stages, with some stage 4 advisories now applying at stage 3 and stage 3 measures at stage 2. AI Quick Read

The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed major revisions to the Graded Response Action Plan (Grap) Capital Region as part of short-term measures proposed by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in response to the capital’s winter pollution crisis.

The proposed changes shift stricter measures to earlier stages, with some stage 4 advisories (when AQI is above 450) now applying at stage 3 (AQI 401-450), stage 3 measures at stage 2 (AQI 301-400), and stage 2 directives at Stage 1 (AQI 201-300).

“We are of the view that any proactive action in reducing air pollution would always be welcome. We expect the CAQM, while

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