Delhi Intensifies GRAP-IV: Over 600 Industries Face Closure Amid Severe Pollution

• Delhi intensifies GRAP-IV enforcement due to severe air pollution, leading to actions against over 600 non-compliant industrial units.
• 3,052 inspections conducted; 612 industrial units found violating pollution norms across various zones, with sealing actions underway.
• Strict checks on vehicular emissions include 500 traffic police, 2,686 PUCC challans, and restrictions on BS3 petrol/BS4 diesel commercial vehicles.
• Delhi Environment Minister warns of immediate sealing and legal action for construction violations, holding local officers accountable.
• CAQM invoked GRAP Stage-IV as AQI reached 'Severe' levels (e.g., 423 in Akshardham), targeting four major pollution sources.

Why It Matters: Delhi cracks down on pollution with GRAP-IV, closing industries and tightening vehicle checks to combat severe AQI.