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Question raised in Rajya Sabha on Ban on use of diesel generator sets in residential buildings,10/04/2017

The Government has notified a Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for addressing issues related to pollution in National Capital Region which consists of measures to be taken for different levels of pollution. In case of very poor level, use of diesel generator sets is subject to restriction based on consideration by a task force constituted for the purpose. The GRAP is to be implemented by Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA) which include Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) as a member.