How has the GRAP been described by the Supreme Court and what approach does the Court suggest to address the issue

The Supreme Court has described the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as 'medicine for a critically ill patient.' The Court emphasizes the urgent need to implement stringent measures outlined in the GRAP to combat air pollution effectively. The suggested approach by the Court is as follows:

• Strict adherence to the guidelines under GRAP.
• Immediate action by the authorities without delays or excuses.
• Responsibility on the government for enforcement.
• Regular monitoring of air quality data and proactive measures based on it.
• Collaboration between different agencies and stakeholders for coordinated efforts.
• Awareness campaigns to educate the public about the harmful effects of pollution.