Graded Response action plan (GRAP)

Graded Response action plan (GRAP)

News: Recently, The GRAP recently came into effect in Delhi to deal with pollution.

What is GRAP?
• GRAP is a comprehensive strategy designed to combat air pollution in cities across India. It consists of four stages, each tailored to address specific air quality concerns. The plan's flexibility allows for adjustments based on the severity of pollution and regional differences.

What are the 4 stages?
• Stage 1 - 'Poor' (AQI 201-300): Initial measures to address deteriorating air quality.
• Stage 2 - 'Very Poor' (AQI 301-400): Focused actions and intensified remedial measures in identified hotspots.
• Stage 3 - 'Severe' (AQI 401-450): Stricter restrictions on 'plying of BS III petrol and BS IV diesel LMVs (4 wheelers) in Delhi and in the districts of Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar.'
• Stage 4 - 'Severe +' (AQI >450): The most stringent measures to tackle the worst air quality conditions. 'Do not permit Light commercial vehicle (LCVs) registered outside Delhi, other than EVs / CNG / BS-VI diesel, to enter Delhi, except those carrying essential commodities / providing essential services,' as per Stage 4 restrictions.

Note - https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1943721 – You can refer to this link to study GRAP in detail.