India, Dec. 23 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday ratified a revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This was done in line with the Supreme Court directions. The commission reviewed winter enforcement in Delhi-NCR and flagged major gains in curbing farm fires. However, it also warned that construction dust and vehicle emissions remain key pollution drivers.

The decisions were taken at the 26th meeting of the full Commission, chaired by CAQM Chairperson Rajesh Verma. The panel also adopted its annual report and audited accounts for 2024-25. These steps set the framework for tighter, stage-wise action through the rest of the winter.

The revised GRAP, approved on November 21 and now formally ratified, ensures...