GRAP Stage 3 (III) restrictions in Delhi today
GRAP Stage III is not in force right now. No GRAP stage is in force right now.
Delhi NCR AQI: 352 Average of 79 official monitoring stations · Details →
What is restricted under Stage III
Stage III comes into force when Delhi’s AQI is recorded or forecast at AQI 401–450 (Severe). Stage III also keeps every measure from the earlier stages.
- Ban on non-essential construction and demolition work
- Stone crushers and mining stopped
- BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel four-wheelers restricted in Delhi and nearby NCR districts
- Primary school classes may move to hybrid or online
Stage II AQI 301–400 (Very Poor)
- Diesel generator use regulated
- Higher parking fees to discourage private vehicles
- More CNG/electric buses and metro services
- Daily mechanical sweeping and water sprinkling on major roads
Stage I AQI 201–300 (Poor)
- Strict dust control at construction and demolition sites
- Ban on open burning of garbage and waste
- Hotels, restaurants and dhabas must not use coal or firewood
- Strict checks on vehicle pollution (PUC) and visibly polluting vehicles
All GRAP stages
This is a plain-language summary. Always check the latest official CAQM order for the exact rules and exemptions. Official orders on the CAQM website ↗