GRAP-IV restrictions imposed in Delhi due to 'Severe+' Air Quality Index

The Delhi government on Sunday announced to implementation of restrictions under Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) from Monday as the AQI crosses 450 for the first time this season. The AQI in Delhi was recorded at 462 at 8 pm. Notably, the GRAP-IV restrictions are implemented after the AQI crosses 450. 

The decision to implement restrictions under GRAP-IV has been announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). CAQM, in its official release, stated that it has decided to invoke an 8-point action plan as per Stage-IV of the GRAP in the entire NCR with effect from Monday 8 am.

New restrictions under GRAP-IV

According to the 8-point action plan, these restrictions will be imposed:

. Truck traffic into Delhi (except for trucks carrying essential commodities/ providing essential services). However, all



LNG/ CNG / Electric/ BS-VI Diesel trucks shall be permitted to enter Delhi

. Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi, other than EVs / CNG / BS-VI diesel, will be entirely banned from entering Delhi

. Enforcing the strict ban on plying of all BS-IV and below diesel-operated Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs) and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) in Delhi

. Complete ban on construction and demolition activities including, public projects such as highways, roads and flyovers, among others

. NCR state govt. and GNCTD may decide to discontinue physical classes even for classes VI-IX, and class XI.

. Public and private municipal offices may be directed to work with 50 per cent strength in NCR.

. Central govt employees may be directed to work from home.

. State govts may consider additional measures like the closure of colleges, and non-emergency commercial activities.