School Closure in NCR Ordered by SC Amid Delhi’s Air Pollution, Grap 4 Restrictions Imposed – Times of India
Delhi-NCR Schools Shut, Online Classes Implemented as SC Mandates GRAP Stage IV Amid Toxic Air Crisis. (Getty Images) The Supreme Court of India issued a landmark directive mandating the closure of schools in Delhi and across the National Capital Region (NCR) in response to the alarming levels of air pollution. With the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the "severe" category, the apex court ordered the implementation of stringent anti-pollution measures under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage IV. The court's intervention underscores the urgency of the crisis, as the toxic air in the region continues to pose a significant threat to public health, especially to vulnerable groups such as children and the elderly.Supreme Court’s Firm Stance on Air Quality MeasuresIn a ruling that reflects ...