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.
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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.