The central government on Tuesday implemented stricter anti-pollution measures across the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) by activating Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).

The Graded Response Action Plan is a framework that guides emergency measures to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. It classifies air quality into four escalating stages.

Delhi's air quality hits 'severe' levels, prompting Stage 3 GRAP curbs to combat pollution in the NCR.

Delhi's air quality worsens to 'severe,' prompting construction bans and hybrid classes for grades up to five in NCR.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. He mentioned that the GRAP guidelines were mandated by Supreme Court in 2017 due to the rising smog incidents in New Delhi. Ramesh noted that the use of the measures was expected to become less necessary over time as year-round emission reduction improved. India News | Jairam Ramesh Criticises Overreliance on GRAP as Delhi Enters 'Severe' Pollution Stage, Calls for Year-round Emission Action.