| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Topic | Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage III |
| Purpose | Lower harmful dust and smoke levels in Delhi and nearby areas when Air Quality Index (AQI) becomes "severe." |
| Key Measures | - Ban on construction activities (earth excavation, piling, trench work, RMC plants).<br>- Work from home and hybrid policy for private companies.<br>- Restrictions on diesel vehicles (inter-state buses, generator sets).<br>- Shift to online/hybrid learning for schools up to Class 5.<br>- Halting of stone crushers and mining activities. |
| Diesel Vehicle Controls | - BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars restricted in Delhi and NCR.<br>- Diesel generators banned except for essential/emergency use. |
| Reason for Activation | Unfavourable weather conditions, vehicle emissions, crop residue burning, firecrackers, and local pollution sources during winter. |
| Authority | Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). |
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