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The state government in the National Capital Region (NCR) and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) are considering a decision to discontinue physical classes for students up to class V and shift to an online mode of instruction..
Furthermore, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has categorized the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the NCR into four different stages based on adverse air quality in Delhi..
Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai emphasized the need for cooperation between the Central and state governments to combat pollution and improve air quality, particularly in the coming 15 days, which are deemed crucial by experts..
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