GRAP 3 activated in Delhi-NCR: Know what’s banned and what’s allowed amid ‘severe’ pollution

Delhi’s air quality has plunged to ‘severe’, triggering Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan. This means a halt on most construction, a ban on older vehicles, and restrictions on industries. Essential projects are exempt if dust control is maintained. Younger students will shift to online classes, while the Metro adds services to encourage public transport use.