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New Delhi: Authorities have activated the first stage of the graded response plan, restricting some construction activities.

The development comes at a time when the Centre is pushing for faster execution of infrastructure and public-service projects across states.

Officials said implementation guidelines will be issued in the coming weeks, after consultations with state governments and other stakeholders.

What happens next

The focus is on outcomes that citizens can feel in their daily lives, a senior official said, adding that progress would be reviewed every quarter.

Experts said the move was a step in the right direction, though its success would depend on coordination between agencies at the ground level.

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