Delhi Curbs Eased From GRAP 4 To GRAP 2: What’s Allowed, What’s Not

As Delhi gets respite from toxic air with improved air quality, the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) has lifted stringent pollution curbs under stage 4 of GRAP in the national capital and surrounding areas with immediate effect. However, pollution restrictions under stage 2 of GRAP are in place in the national capital region. 

The ease in pollution restrictions comes in place after the Supreme Court allowed to revoke stage 4 of GRAP in Delhi NCR as it was no longer required. According to CAQM, Delhi’s air quality has continuously improved since November 24. An AQI of 165 was recorded today, making Delhi’s air quality ‘moderate’. 

However, the Supreme Court bench cautioned that the pollution restrictions under GRAP 2 should still be in place to maintain the improved air quality in Delhi.