Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions reimposed across Delhi-NCR; Check what is banned

Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday invoked Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) III across Delhi-NCR due to rising pollution in the region.

A layer of smog engulfed the national capital on Friday. Delhi's air pollution levels showed an increasing trend and the 24-hour average air quality index (AQI) stood at 371 at 4 pm.

According to forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, the air quality situation is predicted to deteriorate further.


The Commission for Air Quality Management, responsible for strategising air pollution mitigation in Delhi-NCR, directed authorities in the region to immediately implement curbs prescribed under stage 3 to prevent further worsening of the situation.

What is restricted under GRAP 3

GRAP Stage 3, which was lifted last Friday, entails several restrictions.

• A ban on non-essential construction work.
• Classes up to grade V are required to shift to hybrid mode under Stage 3. Parents and students have the option to choose online education wherever available.
• Under Stage 3, the use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars (4-wheelers) is restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts. Persons with disabilities are exempt.
• Stage 3 also bans non-essential diesel-operated medium goods vehicles with BS-IV or older standards in Delhi.