. NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management, Centre’s pollution watchdog, on Tuesday revoked the GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in air quality.In its order, CAQM stated that measures under Stage 1, 2, and 3 of the revised GRAP will continue to remain in effect.“While GRAP Stage 4 is being revoked, considering the winter season when weather conditions may not always be favourable, and to ensure AQI levels do not deteriorate further, citizens are urged to strictly follow the citizen charter under GRAP Stage 1, 2, and 3,” the order stated.This decision comes just three days after the commission had reimposed the measure. On Saturday, CAQM had brought back GRAP-IV in the region after air quality levels slipped into the ‘severe’ category.The region has been grappling with high pollution levels for several months now.GRAP Stage IV is activated when the Air Quality Index (AQI) crosses 450, entering the ‘severe+’ category. During Stage IV, private vehicles are not completely banned. Restrictions depend mainly on emission standards and fuel type. Vehicles that meet the prescribed norms are allowed to operate, while older vehicles face stricter curbs. Specifically, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are prohibited from operating in Delhi-NCR at this stage, except those serving essential services.About the AuthorTOI News DeskThe TOI News Desk comprises a dedicated and tireless team of journalists who operate around the clock to deliver the most current and comprehensive news and updates to the readers of The Times of India worldwide. With an unwavering commitment to excellence in journalism, our team is at the forefront of gathering, verifying, and presenting breaking news, in-depth analysis, and insightful reports on a wide range of topics. The TOI News Desk is your trusted source for staying informed and connected to the ever-evolving global landscape, ensuring that our readers are equipped with the latest developments that matter most.”Read MoreEnd of ArticleFollow Us On Social MediaVideosEU Puts India At Core Of Historic Trade Reset At Davos, Ursula Leyen Terms It ‘Mother Of All Deals’PM Modi Says Parties Shielding Illegal Immigrants Must Be Exposed, Calls It a National ThreatFrom Karyakarta To Party President: Nitin Nabin Becomes BJP’s Youngest-Ever ChiefYunus Government Takes Chinese Envoy Near Teesta, Rekindling Fears Over India’s Chicken’s NeckNationalism, Sanatan, Demographic Change: Nitin Nabin Draws Red Line In First Speech As BJP ChiefNew Global Index Puts India Ahead Of US And China, Shifting Debate From Power To ResponsibilityPM Modi Signals Generational Shift As Nitin Nabin Becomes New BJP President, Calls Him His BossOp Sindoor On Kartavya Path: IAF To Showcase How India Fights Modern Wars During R-Day ParadeDefence, Nuclear & Trade Push: Inside UAE Prez’s Short 3-Hour Trip To India, Meet With PM ModiPakistan Pushes To Broaden Saudi Defence Ties Into Wider Islamic World Security Alliance Like NATO123PhotostoriesBaby names as beautiful as a melody‘Sheila Ki Jawani’, ‘Munni Badnaam Hui’, ‘Baby Doll’: Bollywood item songs that broke the internet with their zany lyricsRanbir Kapoor’s ‘Badtameez Dil’ to Nora Fatehi’s ‘Dilbar’: Iconic dance steps from Bollywood songs everyone still tries to copyFrom Mrunal Thakur’s ‘Do Deewane Sehar Mein’ to Preity Zinta’s ‘Kal Ho Naa Ho’: Meet Bollywood’s queens who won hearts with geeky looksFrom Smriti Irani to Amar Upadhyay: How much the Kyunki Saas Bhi Kabhi Bahu Thi star cast earns per episode12 traditional dishes that are must-try in KochiTop shows to binge-watch this week on Prime VideosKobe Bryant’s inspirational quotes for childrenAncient Devi Mantras According to Your Birth DateTamil Nadu temples get a lift: Preserving history, beating floods123Hot PicksSilver price todayBudget 2026Karnataka DGP ScandalGold price predictionNitin NabinPublic holidays January 2026Bank Holidays JanuaryTop TrendingMatthew StaffordDraymond GreenOskar Sundqvist InjuryAndrew CallaghanAtlanta Braves RumorsRoger FedererKlay ThomponJohn Harbaughs WifeBengaluru WeatherDC Robert Saleh
NEW DELHI: The Commission for Air Quality Management, Centre’s pollution watchdog, on Tuesday revoked the GRAP-IV restrictions in Delhi-NCR, citing an improvement in air quality.In its order, CAQM stated that measures under Stage 1, 2, and 3 of the revised GRAP will continue to remain in effect.“While GRAP Stage 4 is being revoked, considering the winter season when weather conditions may not always be favourable, and to ensure AQI levels do not deteriorate further, citizens are urged to strictly follow the citizen charter under GRAP Stage 1, 2, and 3,” the order stated.This decision comes just three days after the commission had reimposed the measure. On Saturday, CAQM had brought back GRAP-IV in the region after air quality levels slipped into the ‘severe’ category.The region has been grappling with high pollution levels for several months now.GRAP Stage IV is activated when the Air Quality Index (AQI) crosses 450, entering the ‘severe+’ category. During Stage IV, private vehicles are not completely banned. Restrictions depend mainly on emission standards and fuel type. Vehicles that meet the prescribed norms are allowed to operate, while older vehicles face stricter curbs. Specifically, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles are prohibited from operating in Delhi-NCR at this stage, except those serving essential services.
