Delhi's Air Remains 'Poor' As GRAP Comes Into Effect
Millennium Post Delhi|October 15 2020
As CM advocates for solar energy, env min says will act against all agencies found floating norms
Delhi's Air Remains 'Poor' As GRAP Comes Into Effect

NEW DELHI: As Delhi's air continued to remain well above the poor mark on Wednesday, a day after it had briefly entered the very poor category, strict anti-pollution curbs directed by the Supreme Court-mandated Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority will kick in from today.

However, in preparation, the Delhi government has left no stone unturned. As Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal on Wednesday emphasised the need to adopt alternative energy sources such as solar energy, Environment Minister Gopal Rai assured everyone that strict action will be taken against anyone found flouting anti-pollution and anti-dust measures whether it is the PWD or the MCDs.

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