Flagging delay in implementation of stricter measures for checking the alarming rise in pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions which, it said, will remain in effect even if the AQI is below 450.

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SC says enabling a pollution-free environment is the government's “constitutional obligation”; AAP minister Gopal Rai blames “bureaucratic apathy” over implementing GRAP-4 restrictions.

Air quality is likely to remain in the 'severe' or 'severe-plus' category during the week due to heavy fog and unfavourable weather conditions

Beyond vehicular restrictions, GRAP Stage 4 includes comprehensive steps to curb pollution from other sources. Construction and demolition activities generate large amounts of dust and are completely banned except for essential projects such as healthcare facilities,

During a meeting, the Delhi government instructed officials to strictly implement the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage 4 restrictions and ensure mandatory compliance. Key decisions taken during the meeting include making masks compulsory for Class 10 and Class 12 students.

Flagging delay in implementation of stricter measures for checking the alarming rise in pollution, the Supreme Court on Monday asked the Delhi-NCR states to immediately set up teams to enforce GRAP 4 restrictions which,

Air quality in northern India has worsened over the past week, with New Delhi's AQI recording a reading of 465, classified as "severe plus category", on Sunday evening due to unfavourable meteorological conditions,

In Delhi NCR, GRAP Stage 4 was implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) at 8 a.m. today after the Air Quality Index (AQI) fell into the "severe plus" category. This decision was reached following an urgent meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on November 17,

The air quality in Delhi deteriorated, prompting GRAP IV restrictions. Schools for students up to Class 11 will switch to online learning, construction work will be banned, and only specific vehicles