Manjinder Singh Sirsa noted that reports had emerged of private companies failing to comply with the GRAP IV advisory.
New Delhi: Delhi’s environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa on Monday said that the government is intensifying enforcement under GRAP Stage IV, with additional restrictions including work‑from‑home measures.
Speaking at a press conference, Sirsa noted that reports had emerged of private companies failing to comply with the advisory. He urged firms to strictly follow the guidelines, warning that any complaints naming violators would prompt immediate action.
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Published: 22 Dec 2025, 02:59 pm IST
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