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GRAP Phase-I

Why in news?

  • According to the daily AQI bulletin released by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's daily average air quality index (AQI) was recorded at 202.
    • When the AQI level is between 201-300, it is classified in the 'poor' category.
  • The sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) held a meeting to assess the air quality scenario of Delhi-NCR.
  • It was decided to take necessary steps under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to improve air quality.

Average Air Quality Index (AQI):

  • AQI is a scale to measure pollution.
  • Through this, the amount of CO2, ozone, NO2, PM 2.5 (particulate matter) and PM 10 pollutants present in the air is measured.
  • It is expressed in readings ranging from 0 to 500.
  • The higher the amount of pollutant in the air, the higher the AQI level.

PM 2.5:

  • PM (Particulate Matter) are microscopic or nano-particles spread in the air.
  • Particles with a diameter less than 2.5 micrometers (about 3% of the diameter of a human hair) are called PM 2.5.
  • They can be volatile, semi-volatile, non-volatile, liquid or solid.

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP):

  • Launched - Year 2017
  • Implemented - By Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
  • It is an emergency response plan
  • Applies when air quality deteriorates in Delhi and NCR
  • GRAP is divided into four stages
    • Stage 1- Air Quality Index (AQI) between 201 to 300
    • Stage 2- AQI between 301-400
    • Stage 3- AQI between 401-450
    • Stage 4- AQI above 450
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