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GRAP-3 Delhi-NCR: Diwali 2026 vehicle rules
Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali 2026 to curb pollution.
In brief
Delhi-NCR imposes GRAP Stage III restrictions ahead of Diwali 2026 to curb pollution. Delhi-NCR bans older vehicles and construction work under GRAP Stage III as air quality worsens before Diwali 2026. Originally reported by mint.
GRAP Stage III activated
CAQM invoked Stage III of GRAP across Delhi-NCR as a precaution against worsening pollution.
Air quality concerns
Delhi’s average Air Quality Index stood at 382 on Friday, in the 'very poor' category.
Construction restrictions
Non-essential construction and demolition work banned across Delhi-NCR including excavation, earthwork, piling, trenching, drilling, boring, demolition, brickwork, masonry, road construction and major repairs.
Vehicle bans
BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel or older light motor vehicles barred from operating in Delhi and five high-vehicle-density NCR districts.
Industrial restrictions
Diesel generator sets prohibited except for emergency and essential services; non-compliant industrial units face closure or operational restrictions.
School and office arrangements
Schools up to Class 5 in Delhi and four NCR districts must conduct classes in hybrid mode.
Public transport allowed
Metro services and public buses can continue operating with additional buses deployed to encourage public transport use.
What's allowed
Essential construction projects, public transport services, and hybrid school arrangements permitted under GRAP Stage III.
The bottom line
Delhi-NCR bans older vehicles and construction work under GRAP Stage III as air quality worsens before Diwali 2026.
