Delhi-NCR's air quality improves, restrictions imposed under GRAP-III removed

Amid the improvement in the air pollution level in Delhi, CAQM has removed the restrictions imposed under GRAP-III. Now the ban on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles running on Delhi roads has also been lifted. In fact, today Delhi's average air quality index (AQI) is continuously improving. According to the air bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's AQI was 348 at 2 pm, which rose to 343 at 3, which is a clear sign of improvement.

Air quality improved in Delhi-NCR

In view of this positive trend, the Sub-Committee of Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) in the National Capital Region (NCR) and adjoining areas reviewed the current air quality scenario and took appropriate decisions. Due to favorable weather conditions and improved wind speed, Delhi's AQI is continuously improving. As per atmospheric forecasts provided by IMD and IITM, Delhi's AQI is likely to remain in the "poor" category in the coming days.

The Commission for Air Quality Management revokes actions under Stage III ('Severe' Air Quality) of GRAP and intensifies actions under Stage-I & II of the revised Graded Response Action Plan in NCR and adjoining areas. pic.twitter.com/p1vnY9Hgem

— ANI (@ANI) January 5, 2025

GRAP-III restrictions removed  

In this context, the Sub-Committee has decided to withdraw all the actions implemented under Phase-III of GRAP with immediate effect. However, proceedings under Phase-II and Phase-I will continue, and detailed inspections will be carried out so that Phase-III does not need to be re-implemented. The ban orders imposed on construction and demolition projects and industrial units will continue until a special order is received from the Commission.

Summary

The Center's panel on air quality in Delhi-NCR today. Sunday removed the restrictions imposed under GRAP-III after a drop in air pollution levels in Delhi and adjoining areas. This means that now the restrictions imposed on vehicles under GRAP-III will be relaxed. However, restrictions under GRAP-I and GRAP-II will continue in Delhi-NCR and adjoining areas. Also Read: Bidhuri apologized after facing embarrassment over controversial statement on Priyanka Gandhi