Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP): GRAP works as an emergency measure in countering the air pollution in Delhi NCR Region. Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is important for UPSC Prelims Exam (Environment Protection) and UPSC Mains Exam (GS Paper 3- Environment Protection and Conservation).
Commission has once again appealed to the citizens of NCR to cooperate in implementing GRAP and follow the steps mentioned in the Citizen Charter under GRAP. Citizens are advised to:
In 2016, the Supreme Court approved it and the plan was prepared by the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA). The institutionalised measures will be taken when the air quality deteriorates.
As an emergency measure, GRAP works. The plan does not include action by several state governments that to be taken throughout the year to tackle the industrial, vehicular and combustion emissions.
The plan is incremental in nature and when the quality of air moves from “Poor” to “Very Poor” the measures listed under both the sections would have to follow.
If the quality of air reaches severe+ stage then GRAP consists of some extreme measures like shutting down schools and implementing the odd-even road-space rationing scheme.
(PM 2.5 over 300 µg/cubic metre or PM10 over 500 µg/cu. m. for 48+ hours)
– Entry of trucks into Delhi will be stopped except the essential commodities.
– Construction work will also be stopped.
– For private vehicles odd/even scheme will be implemented and minimise exemptions.
– There will be a task force to decide any additional steps like shutting of schools.
(PM 2.5 over 250 µg/cu. m. or PM10 over 430 µg/cu. m.)
– Brick kilns, hot mix plants, stone crushers will be closed.
– Power generation maximisation from natural gas to reduce generation from coal.
– With certain differential rates public transport will be encouraged.
– Mechanised cleaning of the road more frequently and a sprinkling of water.
(PM2.5 121-250 µg/cu. m. or PM10 351-430 µg/cu. m.)
– Diesel generator sets will be stopped to use.
– Parking fees will be increased by 3-4 times.
– Bus and Metro services will be increased.
– To discourage the burning of fires in winter via Apartment owners by providing electric heaters during winters.
– Advisories will be provided to people suffering from respiratory and cardiac conditions to restrict outdoor movement.
(PM2.5 61-120 µg/cu. m. or PM10 101-350 µg/cu. m.)
– For garbage, heavy fines.
– In brick kilns and industries, Close/enforce pollution control regulations will be there.
– Mechanised sweeping on roads with heavy traffic and water sprinkling.
– To enforce a ban on firecrackers strictly.
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