Delhi-NCR Updates GRAP Rules with Vehicle and Construction Restrictions from October 2026
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has updated the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, introducing stricter vehicle and construction restrictions effective October 2026. Under Stage III, BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles face entry bans in Delhi and five NCR districts, including Sonipat. Restrictions on certain inter-state buses now apply from Stage I. The revised rules emphasize vehicle emission standards over age, advising owners to verify their vehicle's BS category via official documents or the Parivahan portal. Construction activity controls have also expanded across NCR zones.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–50/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
Coverage timeline
mint broke this story on 3 Oct, 03:19 pm. Other outlets followed.