Delhi-NCR saw a sharp escalation in anti-pollution measures on Saturday after authorities enforced Stage-IV of the Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP), the strictest level of restrictions, as air quality deteriorated to the “severe-plus” category. GRAP-IV is imposed when the Air Quality Index (AQI) crosses 450, indicating a severe-plus pollution level.According to data from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi’s overall AQI stood at 448 at 7 pm on Saturday, prompting authorities to tighten curbs across the region to prevent further deterioration.advertisementWHAT IS GRAP-IV?The Graded Action Response Plan (GRAP) is a framework that outlines a set of emergency measures to be implemented in Delhi-NCR as air pollution levels rise. Instead of reacting after pollution worsens, GRAP ensures pre-defined actions are enforced at each pollution stage to curb emissions early.Approved by the Supreme Court in 2016, the implementation of GRAP is overseen by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM). GRAP consists of multiple stages, with Stage-IV coming into effect when air quality enters the “severe-plus” range, typically when the AQI crosses 500 or is projected to worsen rapidly.WHAT’S RESTRICTED AND WHAT’S ALLOWED UNDER GRAP-IV?With immediate effect, a five-point action plan under GRAP-IV has been enforced across the entire NCR. These measures are to be implemented by various state governments, pollution control boards, and enforcement agencies.Key restrictions and exemptions include:Entry of BS-IV trucks into Delhi has been stopped, except for those carrying essential commodities or providing essential services.LNG, CNG, electric, and BS-VI diesel trucks are permitted to enter Delhi.A strict ban has been imposed on Delhi-registered diesel heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) that are BS-IV or below, except those involved in essential services.Light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi are not allowed, unless they are electric, CNG, BS-VI diesel, or carrying essential goods or services.Construction and demolition (C&D) activities are banned, including linear public projects such as highways, roads, flyovers, overbridges, power transmission lines, pipelines, and telecom infrastructure works.IMPACT ON SCHOOLS, OFFICES, AND WORKPLACESState governments in NCR and the Government of NCT of Delhi (GNCTD) have been directed to conduct classes for students of Classes VI to IX and Class XI in a hybrid mode, combining physical and online classes wherever feasible.Districts covered include Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar, with other NCR regions advised to consider similar measures.The choice to opt for online classes rests with students and their guardians, wherever such an option is available.Authorities may also allow public, municipal, and private offices to function at 50 per cent capacity, with the remaining staff working from home.advertisementThe central government may take a separate deci in a formal or creative style for better SEO.Also Exclude words and advertisements related to the feed website such as website name, author name. 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