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
GRAP Stage 1 enforced across Delhi-NCR amid poor air qualityAir quality in Delhi-NCR has dropped to a poor category. The Commission for Air Quality Management has activated Stage 1 of the Graded Resp...
16 Apr, 2026, 07.19 PM IST
CAQM decides against imposing GRAP in Delhi despite air quality slipping to poor categoryDelhi-NCR's air quality dipped into the 'poor' category, with the AQI reaching 266 due to an early morning dust storm. However, the Commiss...
03 Apr, 2026, 07.50 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
Pollution: Delhi govt advises private offices to allow 50 per cent employees to work from homeDelhi's government has mandated private offices to operate with 50% on-site staff and the rest working from home, as air quality remains 'v...
22 Nov, 2025, 10.22 PM IST
GRAP 4 restrictions in Delhi-NCR? Here's what's allowed and what is not when pollution levels cross 451 markDelhi is enveloped in toxic smog, with the AQI at 341 in the "very poor" category. GRAP-III is in effect, but GRAP-IV, triggered by AQI abo...
18 Nov, 2025, 11.45 AM IST
Delhi pollution: GRAP IV restrictions invoked; Here is what is banned and what is allowedThe CAQM in Delhi-NCR has implemented stringent Stage-III and Stage-IV measures under GRAP due to the rising AQI. These measures include re...
15 Jan, 2025, 07.24 PM IST
Delhi air pollution: GRAP 3 restrictions invoked in National Capital Region with immediate effect; Check what is bannedThe Sub Committee on GRAP has reinstated Stage-III ('Severe' Air Quality) actions in Delhi-NCR due to worsening air quality, with AQI at 29...
09 Jan, 2025, 06.20 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
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
GRAP-III comes into force in Delhi as national capital continues to choke; Here's what is allowed and what's notDue to severely deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, the pollution watchdog implemented stage three of the GRAP. Starting Friday, measur...
15 Nov, 2024, 10.17 AM 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