SC on Improved AQI in Delhi-NCR

The SC allowed the Commision of Air Quality Management (CAQM) to shift to Stage II of GRAP from Stage IV as the Air Quality Index improves in Delhi. Suggesting CAQM to include some measures from Stage III GRAP until AQI gets better in Delhi-NCR. 

The court also directed not to go below Stage II and to impose Stage III or IV when the AQI crosses 350 or 400.

GRAP is a set of emergency measures used to tackle air pollution. There are 4 stages of GRAP: 

1. Stage I:  [AQI: 200-300]
2. Stage II:  [AQI: 301-400]
3. Stage III:  [AQI: 401-450]
4. Stage IV:  [AQI is above 450]

The matter will next be taken up on 12-12-2024.