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

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In Delhi NCR, GRAP Stage 4 was implemented at 8 am today by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) after the Air Quality Index (AQI) in the “serious plus” category.

This decision was taken after an emergency meeting of the GRAP subcommittee on November 17, during which they examined current air quality measurements, weather data and IMD and IITM forecasts.

Delhi AQI falls in the ‘Severe Plus’ category

On Sunday, the NCR’s air pollution problem worsened. At 4 pm, Delhi’s average air quality index reached a critical level of 441, which falls in the ‘severe’ category, compared to 419 the day before.

According to CPCB data, air quality is steadily declining throughout the day. It was the fourth ‘tough’ day of the month with Delhi’s AQI rising from 421 at 9 am to 468 at 10 pm. The most recent ‘severe plus’ rating was recorded at 454 on November 13. After 447 on January 14, the 441 at 4pm is the second highest reading of the year.

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What are different GRAP phases?

With the deteriorating air quality in the national capital, the Delhi government has decided GRAP-IV in the state. The subcommittee had previously implemented Phase I on October 14, Phase II on October 21 and Phase III on November 14.

JOKE phase

AQI range

Most important measures

JOKE-I

201-300

Public advisories, dust control, restrictions on open burning.

GRAP-II

301-400

Restrictions on diesel generators, improved mechanized cleaning, street water sprinkling.

JOKE-III

401-450

Ban on non-essential construction, restrictions on access of heavy vehicles, suspension of brick kiln activities.

JOKE-IV

Above 450

Complete halt to construction, closure of schools, strict vehicle restrictions (including odd-even arrangements).

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

GRAP-IV measures add to the limitations that already existed during phases 1-3. Construction-related exemptions for public infrastructure projects have now been lifted by the commission. Along with BS-4 and older diesel medium and heavy duty freight 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 that run on LNG, CNG or electricity.
  • Entry of other trucks carrying non-essential items.

Non-Delhi registered light commercial vehicles
  • EVs, CNG vehicles and BS-VI diesel vehicles transporting essential goods.
  • Import of other non-Delhi registered light commercial vehicles.

Delhi registered diesel MGV/truck
  • Vehicles that transport essential goods or provide essential services.
  • Diesel vehicles (BS-IV or lower) in the medium and heavy goods 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.

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