GRAP-III imposed in Delhi-NCR: Construction, diesel cars banned and more, check what's closed

As Delhi continues to experience severe air pollution, prompting authorities have reimposed GRAP Stage III restrictions across the national capital and National Capital Region (NCR), imposing a ban of multiple activities like construction, demolition and more.

As Delhi recorded a 349 AQI on Friday, poor air quality has made Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to impose all measures under Stage III (severe AQI). The national capital woke up to a think blanket of smog affecting visibility and worsening discomfort.

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GRAP-III in Delhi NCR: What's closed and what's open?

What is restricted under GRAP Stage III in Delhi-NCR?

• All non-essential construction and demolition activities, including earthwork, piling, open trenching, welding, painting, plastering, tile and flooring work, and operations at ready-mix concrete plants
• Movement of construction materials such as cement, sand and fly ash on unpaved roads
• Operations of stone crushers, brick kilns and mining activities
• Use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers, non-essential diesel-powered medium goods vehicles, and inter-state diesel buses not operating on CNG, electricity or BS-VI norms
• Industries using fuels that are not officially approved

What is permitted or exempted under GRAP Stage III?

• Work related to essential infrastructure and public services, including metro, railway, airport, highway, defence, healthcare and sanitation projects
• Construction linked to critical projects, subject to strict dust control and waste management norms
• Exempted vehicles used by persons with disabilities.
• Use of public transport and hybrid or online classes for students up to Grade 5