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CAQM Reports 62 Pollution Violations in NCR Industries and C&D Sites

Representative AI image NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) conducted inspections at construction and demolition (C&D) sites and industrial units in the National Capital Region (NCR) from June 14 to June 30, identifying 62 violations of pollution control regulations, officials announced on Monday. The CAQM Enforcement Task Force (ETF) reviewed reports from 173 inspections and enforcement actions during their 134th meeting on Monday. Inspection teams conducted 15 inspections at C&D sites, 91 in industrial areas, and 67 related to diesel generator sets. A total of 62 violations were reported: seven from C&D sites, 31 from industrial sectors,…

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GRAP Stage-3 Curbs Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Improves

NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifted the Stage-3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR on Wednesday, as air quality has improved over the past few days. The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi was recorded at 327. Forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology indicate that the air quality is expected to remain in the “very poor” category. Nevertheless, the CAQM confirmed that measures under Stage-1 and Stage-2 of the revised GRAP, announced on November 21, will continue and will be closely monitored…

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Centre Implements GRAP Stage-III Restrictions in Delhi-NCR

NEW DELHI: On Tuesday, the Centre enacted stricter anti-pollution measures as part of Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the city’s air quality reached the ‘severe’ category. The decision followed a sharp increase in Delhi’s average Air Quality Index (AQI), which climbed from 362 on Monday to 425 on Tuesday morning. This escalation was attributed to calm winds, stable atmospheric conditions, and unfavorable weather that facilitated the accumulation of pollutants near the ground, according to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Stage III measures include a ban on non-essential construction work and the…