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GRAP-IV in force; Complete list of what is allowed and what is prohibited

Umito November 18, 2024

In Delhi NCR, Stage 4 of GRAP was implemented today at 8 am by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) after the Air Quality Index air (AQI) has fallen into the “more severe” category.

This decision was made following an urgent meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on November 17, during which they reviewed current air quality measurements, weather data and IMD and IITM forecasts.

Delhi AQI falls into ‘Severe Plus’ category

On Sunday, the air pollution problem in the NCR worsened. As of 4 p.m., Delhi’s average air quality index reached a critical level of 441, which is in the ‘severe’ category, up from 419 the day before.

According to CPCB data, air quality declines steadily throughout the day. It was the fourth “severe” day of the month, with Delhi’s AQI falling from 421 at 9 a.m. to 468 at 10 p.m. The most recent “severe plus” rating was recorded at 454 on November 13. After 447 on January 14, the 4 p.m. reading of 441 is the second highest reading of the year.

Are schools closed in Delhi?

Delhi Chief Minister Atishi said in a statement published on X that all students, except those in classes 10 and 12, will no longer attend classes in person from Monday. Until further notice, schools will continue to use virtual platforms for teaching.

What are the different stages of GRAP?

Faced with deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided to implement GRAP-IV as is. The subcommittee had previously implemented Phase I on October 14, Phase II on October 21, and Phase III on November 14.

GRAP step	AQI range	Key metrics
GRAP-I	201-300	Public notices, dust control, restrictions on open burning.
GRAP-II	301-400	Restrictions on diesel generators, increased mechanized cleaning, water spraying on roads.
GRAP-III	401-450	Ban on non-essential construction, limitation on the entry of heavy goods vehicles, suspension of the operation of brick kilns.
GRAP-IV	Above 450	Complete construction stoppage, school closures, strict vehicle restrictions (including odd-even schedules).

Grap-IV in Delhi: What is allowed and what is prohibited?

The GRAP-IV measures are in addition to the limitations already in place during Stages 1 through 3. Construction-related exemptions for public infrastructure projects have now been removed by the commission. Apart from BS-4 and older diesel-powered medium and heavy cargo vehicles, the restrictions also ban non-emergency trucks and light commercial vehicles that do not comply with BS 6.

Category	Allowed	Not allowed
Truck movement to Delhi	Trucks transporting essential goods or providing essential services. Vehicles running on LNG, CNG or electricity.	Entry of other trucks carrying non-essential items.
Unregistered light commercial vehicles in Delhi	Electric vehicles, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel vehicles carrying essential goods.	Entry of other unregistered light commercial vehicles into Delhi.
Diesel MGVs/HGVs registered in Delhi	Vehicles transporting essential goods or providing essential services.	Diesel vehicles (BS-IV or below) in the medium and heavy duty category.
Construction and demolition activities	Small personal constructions	All construction and demolition activities, including infrastructure projects such as highways, roads, viaducts, bridges, power lines, pipelines and telecommunications.