Curbs under GRAP-3 revoked in Delhi-NCR citing improvement in pollution levels

The Centre’s air quality panel announced on Sunday, January 5, the withdrawal of Stage 3 restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in pollution levels in the capital and surrounding areas.

The Commission for Air Quality Management revokes actions under Stage III (‘Severe’ Air Quality) of GRAP and intensifies actions under Stage-I & II of the revised Graded Response Action Plan in NCR and adjoining areas. pic.twitter.com/p1vnY9Hgem

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2025

The Commission for Air Quality Management had reimposed

Stage 3 restrictions on Friday, January 3, amid worsening air quality.

The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) categorises air quality into four stages: Stage I (Poor): AQI between 201 and 300, Stage II (Very Poor): AQI between 301 and 400, Stage III (Severe): AQI between 401 and 450, Stage IV (Severe Plus): AQI above 450.

The Stage 3 restrictions include a complete ban on non-essential construction and demolition activities across Delhi-NCR, and hybrid classes for young students.

The use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers is prohibited, except for individuals with disabilities. Non-essential medium and heavy goods vehicles operating on diesel with BS-IV or older emission standards are also barred from entering Delhi.