GRAP-1 Rules Explained: Limited Construction, Strict Rules For Cars In Delhi
Delhi has implemented Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) to combat rising air pollution levels as the city's air quality index reached the 'poor' category. The measures include restrictions on older vehicles, bans on coal and wood fuel in commercial kitchens, and intensified dust control efforts.
Why it matters
This is a critical public health intervention in one of the world's most polluted cities, impacting millions of residents and local economic activity.
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), which is the Centre's anti-pollution panel, has invoked Stage 1 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the capital and the National Capital Region for the first time this season, signalling the beginning of Delhi's dreaded haze. The CAQM announced its decision through an order on Wednesday after Delhi's AQI was reported under the 'poor' category at 244 at 2 pm.View this post on InstagramA post shared by NDTV LIFELINE (@ndtvlifeline)GRAP 1 restrictions come into force when the AQI is between 201 and 300 (which is categorised as 'Poor'), GRAP 2 restrictions when it is between 301 and 400 ('Very Poor'), GRAP 3 between 401 and 450 ('Severe') and GRAP 4 when the AQI crosses 450 ('Severe Plus'). Several enforcement actions will be taken under GRAP 1 by district administrations, pollution control boards and municipal bodies. Key Restrictions Under GRAP 1Vehicular RestrictionDiesel vehicles older than…
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