New Delhi, Feb 28 (KNN) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) took the decision on Tuesday to revoke stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire National Capital Region (NCR) following a noticeable enhancement in air quality.

Implemented in Delhi-NCR since October 6 last year, GRAP stage-I didn't entail restrictive actions. However, it mandated agencies to intensify their pollution-fighting measures and take action against offenders.

“The average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi has shown significant improvement over the past few days, reaching the moderate category consistently since February 22. Forecasts from the India Meteorological Department and Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology also indicate that AQI levels will remain moderate in the upcoming days," stated CAQM, announcing the immediate revocation of GRAP stage-I.

CAQM has issued directives to all agencies to ensure strict compliance with all statutory guidelines and advisories issued across all sectors contributing to pollution.

(KNN Bureau)