In Delhi-NCR, GRAP-3 restrictions have been reinstated as a result of increased pollution. This decision has been made by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). Under GRAP-3, numerous limitations have been put in place, such as prohibitions on building projects, the use of diesel generators, and restrictions on vehicle movement. This has provided relief for CNG and electric vehicles.
With the temperature dropping, Delhi, the nation’s capital, is seeing an increase in pollution. As a result, on Friday, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) will implement Grape 3 restrictions in the Delhi and NCR region. Let us tell you, it was removed earlier because the pollution level had decreased. It has been put into effect right now in Delhi and the neighboring areas.
Let us inform you that there has been an increase in Delhi’s air pollution levels. At 4 pm, the average Air Quality Index (AQI) for the previous 24 hours was 371, falling into the “very poor” category. At 9 am, the AQI was 351. At 7:30 am, the humidity was recorded at 100%. The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology and the India Meteorological Department have issued forecasts indicating that unfavorable weather conditions will likely cause the state of air quality to deteriorate.
These limitations will be in effect under GRAP-3
In the districts of Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar, Divyang people will be permitted to use light vehicles (cars) with BS III petrol engines and BS IV diesel engines for personal needs under GRAP-3.
In Delhi, the transportation of goods by MGVs (Medium Goods Vehicles) equipped with BS IV diesel engines will be prohibited. The only cars exempt from this prohibition will be those used for essential services.
During GRAP III, it will be forbidden for diesel-powered vehicles with BS IV or lower engines that are registered outside of Delhi to enter the nation’s capital. These clauses were previously part of the fourth phase.
In Delhi, Grape 3 also outlaws medium-sized trucks with diesel engines that aren’t necessary and that meet BS-IV or lower standards.
In GRAP III, schools in Delhi NCR are able to offer hybrid instruction up to class V. Depending on what works best for them, parents can opt for online or offline instruction.
The Delhi government and the NCR-related state governments have the authority to alter the hours that government departments and civic organizations are open for business under GRAP III.
The concerned organizations will need to make sure that the new Grap 3 provisions are followed.