With Delhi’s pollution levels worsening, Environment Minister Gopal Rai has introduced measures like additional metro trips, 6,200 MCD workers for road dust control, and 1,800 extra traffic personnel. GRAP Stage II restrictions include intensified inspections and a ‘Red Light On-Gaadi Off’ campaign to curb vehicle emissions. Urgent steps are being taken to address the rising AQI.
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