Bawana recorded the highest AQI level of 435 at 7 am, falling under the 'severe' category. In contrast, NSIT Dwarka recorded the lowest AQI of 313, according to the data by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Bharadwaj accused the BJP-run Delhi Government of fabricating AQI readings and allowing both government and private construction to operate despite GRAP-3 bans. He said pollution levels of 500-700 were falsely recorded as 300-400 to avoid triggering mandatory restrictions.
He also alleged that the plans laid out under the Graded Action Respnse Plan (GRAP) are not being implemented properly, with pollution being allowed to run rampant through private construction.
"Delhi is continuing to fight against pollution, and for that the Delhi government has launched this positive initiative. We burn wood, burn coal for heat which increases pollution, to reduce such a thing we have started the initiative that we will give 10000 heaters through CSR," Rekha G
Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) NCR and Adjoining Areas has revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the entire NCR, directed to impose the measures for 'Severe' AQI category under GRAP Stage IV to be taken under GRAP Stage III, a press release said.
The ITO area, which recorded an AQI 370 in the 'very poor category', saw commuters going about their day amid the smog. Meanwhile Noida area too continued to have its air remain in the 'severe' category, with Sector 125 recording an AQI of 434, with little improvement seen since Friday. G
At the inaugural Adani Global Indology Conclave, Adani Group Chairman Mr Gautam Adani announced a landmark commitment to building the Bharat Knowledge Graph -- a first-of-its-kind digital framework designed to preserve, structure and future-proof India's civilisational knowledge in the age o
Delhi's air quality improved slightly on Friday morning, with the overall Air Quality Index (AQI) at 370 at 8 am, according to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas has urged state governments and the Delhi government to postpone physical sports competitions scheduled for November and December, citing prevailing air quality trends.
He highlighted the need for essential reforms to address contemporary challenges. Birla observed that in a world grappling with critical issues-including war, terrorism, climate crises, and digital threats-dialogue, cooperation, and timely global reforms have become indispensable.
In view of the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III was implemented on November 11 across the national capital by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). The measures aim to control emissions through stricter restrictions
The national capital woke up to a dense blanket of toxic smog on Wednesday morning, with Delhi's average Air Quality Index (AQI) touching 392 at 9 am in the "very poor" category, according to the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).