A review meeting was held by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to discuss the implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region (NCR). The meeting underscored the importance of strict enforcement of GRAP measures, especially during the upcoming winter season. A press release on this meeting was issued on November 16, 2024.
Key Points from the Meeting
All actions prescribed under GRAP needs to be enforced strictly in true letter and spirit.
Special attention must be given to all identified hotspots in NCR states. GNCTD had already presented their action plan for identified hotspots in the high-level meeting held in Commission on 08.11.2024. The same must be taken up on priority, except those actions which are prohibited under GRAP.
The pending complaints from citizens on different Apps and Social Media till date must be resolved within a week. Further, CAQM must be tagged on social media while forwarding and resolving the complaint so that they are properly tracked and monitored.
Nodal officers for all agencies should coordinate actions in their respective agencies and concerned State Pollution Control Board (SPCB)/ DPCC to also monitor the actions by different agencies besides action required by themselves.
Daily reporting of actions under GRAP Stage-III must be provided in shared format to the Commission on daily basis without fail.
In case of any clarification required, specific reference may be made to the Commission.
Officials of concerned agencies shall be held accountable for any laxity in the enforcement of the above directions and the same may attract action under provisions of CAQM Act.
