Greater Noida Fines 42 Firms for Violating GRAP IV Air Pollution Norms
Greater Noida penalizes 42 industrial units for flouting GRAP IV air pollution control measures.
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The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) has imposed fines on 42 industrial units for violating Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), a set of emergency measures to combat severe air pollution. These violations include non-compliance with dust control norms, inadequate construction and demolition waste management, and lack of anti-smog guns.
The fines, totaling ₹10 lakh, were issued under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. This action underscores the government's commitment to enforcing environmental regulations, especially during periods of high pollution, to protect public health.
मुख्य तथ्य
42 industrial units fined in Greater Noida
Violations of GRAP Stage IV norms
Total fines: ₹10 lakh
Action taken under Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
UPSC परीक्षा के दृष्टिकोण
Understanding the structure and implementation of GRAP and its various stages.
Knowledge of key environmental legislation like the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, and the Environment Protection Act, 1986.
Roles and responsibilities of various environmental governance bodies (CPCB, SPCB, CAQM, NGT, local authorities).
Sources of air pollution (industrial, construction, vehicular, agricultural) and their mitigation strategies.
Constitutional provisions related to environmental protection (DPSP, Fundamental Duties, Article 21).
Challenges in environmental enforcement and the balance between development and environmental protection.
दृश्य सामग्री
Greater Noida & NCR: GRAP Enforcement Hotspot
This map highlights Greater Noida's location within the National Capital Region (NCR), the primary area for GRAP implementation. The recent fines underscore the intensified enforcement of air pollution norms in this critical zone.
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GRAP IV Violations in Greater Noida: Key Figures (Dec 2025)
A snapshot of the recent enforcement action taken by GNIDA against firms violating GRAP Stage IV norms, highlighting the scale of non-compliance and the penalties imposed.
- Firms Fined
- 42
- Total Fine Imposed
- ₹10 Lakh
- GRAP Stage Violated
- Stage IV (Severe +)
- Act Invoked
- Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981
Number of industrial units found violating GRAP Stage IV norms in Greater Noida.
Cumulative penalty levied on the violating firms. This serves as a deterrent.
The highest alert level of GRAP, triggered when AQI is above 450, requiring the most stringent measures.
The primary legal framework used for imposing penalties for air pollution violations.
और जानकारी
पृष्ठभूमि
The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) was formulated by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) and notified by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC) in 2017. It is a set of emergency measures to combat severe air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) and surrounding areas.
GRAP categorizes air quality into different stages (Moderate to Poor, Very Poor, Severe, and Severe+ or Emergency) and prescribes specific actions for each stage, becoming progressively stricter as pollution levels worsen. These measures range from banning diesel generator sets to halting construction activities and restricting vehicular movement.
नवीनतम घटनाक्रम
The Greater Noida Industrial Development Authority (GNIDA) recently imposed fines on 42 industrial units for violating Stage IV of GRAP. Violations included non-compliance with dust control norms, inadequate construction and demolition waste management, and lack of anti-smog guns.
These fines, totaling ₹10 lakh, were issued under the Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981. This action highlights the ongoing efforts by authorities to enforce environmental regulations, particularly during periods of high air pollution, to safeguard public health.
बहुविकल्पीय प्रश्न (MCQ)
1. With reference to the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), consider the following statements: 1. GRAP is implemented by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR). 2. Stage IV (Severe+) of GRAP mandates a complete ban on all non-essential construction and demolition activities. 3. The decision to invoke GRAP stages is based solely on the concentration of PM2.5 in the ambient air. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has superseded the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA) and is responsible for implementing GRAP in the NCR. Statement 2 is correct. Stage IV (Severe+) of GRAP includes stringent measures such as a complete ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities, entry of trucks into Delhi, and closure of educational institutions. Statement 3 is incorrect. The decision to invoke GRAP stages is based on both PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations, as well as other meteorological factors and forecasts.
2. Consider the following statements regarding environmental legislation in India: 1. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981, was enacted after the Environment Protection Act, 1986. 2. The Environment Protection Act, 1986, is a more comprehensive 'umbrella' legislation compared to the Air Act, 1981. 3. The right to a clean environment is explicitly mentioned as a Fundamental Right under Article 21 of the Indian Constitution. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is incorrect. The Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act was enacted in 1981, prior to the Environment Protection Act of 1986. Statement 2 is correct. The Environment Protection Act, 1986, was enacted in the wake of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy and is a comprehensive 'umbrella' legislation designed to protect and improve the environment, covering various aspects not specifically addressed by earlier acts like the Air Act or Water Act. Statement 3 is incorrect. The right to a clean environment is not explicitly mentioned but has been interpreted by the Supreme Court as an implicit part of the 'Right to Life' under Article 21 of the Constitution.
3. In the context of air pollution and its control measures, which of the following statements is/are correct? 1. Anti-smog guns primarily work by spraying atomized water to settle down airborne particulate matter. 2. Ground-level ozone is a primary pollutant directly emitted from vehicular exhaust and industrial processes. 3. Construction and Demolition (C&D) waste is a significant source of both PM2.5 and PM10 in urban areas. Select the correct answer using the code given below:
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: B
Statement 1 is correct. Anti-smog guns are designed to spray fine water droplets into the air, which bind with dust and other particulate matter, causing them to settle down, thereby reducing airborne pollution. Statement 2 is incorrect. Ground-level ozone is a secondary pollutant. It is not directly emitted but forms when nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) react in the presence of sunlight. Statement 3 is correct. Construction and demolition activities generate a large amount of dust and fine particles, making C&D waste a major contributor to both PM2.5 and PM10 pollution in urban environments.
4. Match List-I with List-II and select the correct answer using the code given below: List-I (Environmental Body/Act) List-II (Primary Function/Jurisdiction) (A) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) 1. Adjudication of environmental disputes (B) National Green Tribunal (NGT) 2. Implementation of GRAP in NCR (C) Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) 3. Laying down standards for air and water quality (D) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 4. Regulation of air pollution from industries Code: A B C D A) 3 1 2 4 B) 4 2 1 3 C) 3 2 1 4 D) 4 1 2 3
उत्तर देखें
सही उत्तर: A
A) Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) - 3. Laying down standards for air and water quality, and coordinating activities of State Boards. B) National Green Tribunal (NGT) - 1. Adjudication of environmental disputes, providing speedy environmental justice. C) Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) - 2. Implementation of GRAP in NCR, and overall air quality management for the region. D) Air (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1981 - 4. Regulation of air pollution from industries, vehicular emissions, and other sources through consent mechanisms and standards.
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