GRAP-1 imposed in Delhi-NCR: Full list of restrictions, bans and permitted activitiesDelhi-NCR has entered Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) as air quality dropped to the 'poor' category with an AQI of 208. T...
19 May, 2026, 07.28 PM IST
Delhi pollution: All GRAP restrictions revoked in national capital after air quality improvesAll Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) restrictions in Delhi-NCR have been lifted as air quality significantly improved, with the AQI recor...
16 Mar, 2026, 07.23 PM IST
GRAP-3 lifted in Delhi-NCR, but curbs continue: What’s allowed, what’s notDelhi-NCR sees a welcome improvement in air quality, leading to the revocation of GRAP-3 restrictions. While GRAP-1 and GRAP-2 measures rem...
22 Jan, 2026, 06.41 PM IST
Delhi pollution: GRAP-IV imposed in national capital, neighbouring areas as AQI crosses 450Delhi-NCR has implemented the strictest curbs under Stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan as air quality deteriorates sharply. The Co...
13 Dec, 2025, 08.06 PM IST
After GRAP-2 invoked in Delhi, Congress' Rashid Alvi blames Delhi govt for prioritising votes over pollution controlAmid escalating pollution levels, the Delhi NCR region sees the activation of GRAP-2, prompting Congress leader Rashid Alvi to voice his co...
20 Oct, 2025, 01.20 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: GRAP III invoked, schools to go into hybrid modeDelhi-NCR's air quality worsened, triggering GRAP III restrictions. Schools up to class 5 shifted to hybrid learning. Diesel goods vehicles...
16 Dec, 2024, 03.32 PM IST
Delhi-NCR schools to now function in physical mode after GRAP-IV revokedDelhi schools are returning to full in-person learning as the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) lifts GRAP Stage III and IV rest...
05 Dec, 2024, 10.06 PM IST
Delhi pollution: After SC revokes GRAP-IV, GRAP-II now in place; Here's what will be allowedDelhi's air quality improved. GRAP Stage-III and IV restrictions lifted. Stage II and I remain active. Supreme Court approved the change. D...
05 Dec, 2024, 07.45 PM IST
No Grap-IV implementation on ground: SCThe Supreme Court criticises poor implementation of stage IV of the Graded Response Action Plan to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR, orders ...
29 Nov, 2024, 12.23 AM IST
Delhi Air pollution: GRAP IV measures except relating to schools will continue to operate till December 2, says SCThe court strongly criticised the Delhi government, police, and other authorities for failing to prevent the entry of lorries into the city...
28 Nov, 2024, 05.36 PM IST
Schools in Delhi-NCR to now operate in hybrid mode following SC's nudgeThe Supreme Court directed Delhi schools to adopt hybrid learning for all classes until further notice. While acknowledging the impact of o...
26 Nov, 2024, 08.48 AM IST
Air Quality in Delhi remains 'poor', overall AQI at 276The overall Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi, as per SAFAR-India (System of Air Quality and Weather Forecasting and Research), was recorded...
07 Dec, 2023, 10.29 AM IST
Delhi's air quality improves slightly but remains in 'poor' categoryAs per the data from CPCB, the AQI at Anand Vihar stood at 291, in the IGI airport area at 279, in the ITO at 252, and in the Narela area a...
06 Dec, 2023, 08.51 AM IST
Delhi extends ban on BS3, BS4 petrol, diesel carsDelhi's Environment Minister, Gopal Rai, highlighted the ongoing improvement in air quality but emphasized the need for continued public aw...
24 Nov, 2023, 12.26 PM IST
At AQI of 310, air quality in Delhi continues to remain in 'very poor' categoryAir quality in Delhi remains 'very poor' with an AQI of 310, prompting continued caution despite slight improvement. GRAP restrictions ease...
21 Nov, 2023, 11.51 AM IST
Delhi breathes easier as GRAP-4 lifted, but 'stay vigilant': Environment Minister Gopal Rai, with GRAP-3 still in placeGopal Rai, during the press conference, emphasised that all three phases of GRAP 1, GRAP 2 and GRAP 3 are still to be implemented in Delhi....
19 Nov, 2023, 02.59 PM IST
Delhi bans entry of trucks, construction activities as air quality remains 'severe'"GRAP is enforced in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. A detailed direction in this regard will be issued on Wednesday," said a environment ...
11 Nov, 2020, 10.07 AM IST