Is Gurugram best in NCR in Grap implementation to curb pollution?

Gurugram is the best in NCR in implementing Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to curb pollution. This was found in an inspection conducted by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), India on October in five cities namely Delhi, Ghaziabad, Noida, Gurugram and Faridabad.

Of all cities in NCR, Gurugram recorded the highest score in implementation that is 17%. This means 17 out of 100 pollution incidents are being checked. Faridabad ranked second with 12.7% score, Delhi scored 11% followed by Noida and Ghaziabad with 10% and 9% implementation scores respectively.

It is noteworthy that Gurugram was in the news couple of months back being the second worst city in air pollution in India. In view of this, Gurugram’s effort in curbing pollution is quite appreciable.

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