GRAP Stage Today in Delhi-NCR: What’s Banned Right Now
The current GRAP stage today, what it means for your car, school, office and construction work, and a quick checker for any AQI number. Based on CAQM’s latest GRAP schedule, revised on 29 September 2026.
GRAP stages today explained (revised schedule, September 2026)
Each stage adds to the ones below it. So at Stage III, every Stage I and Stage II rule also applies.
- No PUC, no fuel: vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control certificate can be refused petrol or diesel, with ANPR cameras at fuel pumps.
- Interstate buses: only electric, CNG or BS-VI diesel buses from other states can enter Delhi (moved up from Stage II in 2026).
- Diesel generators: not allowed as a regular power source. Only gas, dual-fuel or emission-controlled sets, and emergency services, can run them.
- Construction sites of 500 sq m or more must be registered on the dust-monitoring portal. Dust control is compulsory.
- Open burning of waste and leaves is banned. Coal and firewood in hotel and dhaba tandoors are banned.
- Overage vehicles (10-year diesel, 15-year petrol) are impounded. Visibly polluting vehicles are fined.
- Parking fees go up to discourage private cars.
- Staggered office timings for government and municipal offices in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar.
- Daily mechanised sweeping and water sprinkling on major roads. Targeted action at pollution hotspots.
- RWAs must give electric heaters to guards and other staff, so they don’t burn wood or waste.
- BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel cars banned in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar (exemption for vehicles adapted for persons with disabilities).
- Construction and demolition banned across NCR: earthwork, piling, demolition, brickwork, cement and plaster work, painting, tile cutting and road construction. Railways, metro, airports, hospitals, defence, highways and other public-interest projects are exempt.
- Schools: classes up to Class V move to hybrid mode in Delhi and the four nearby districts. Parents can choose online.
- Offices: states may run government, municipal and private offices at 50% strength, with the rest working from home.
- Stone crushers and mining shut across NCR. BS-IV and older diesel light and medium goods vehicles from outside Delhi can’t enter.
- Trucks: no entry into Delhi for heavy goods vehicles, except LNG, CNG, electric and BS-VI diesel trucks. Delhi-registered BS-IV and older diesel trucks are banned too.
- Construction ban widens to highways, flyovers, pipelines and other linear public projects.
- Schools: classes VI to IX and XI also move to hybrid mode.
- Emergency options for states: closing colleges, closing non-emergency commercial activity and running odd-even for cars.
Delhi’s Winter Action Plan 2026 (separate from GRAP)
On 20 October 2026, the Delhi government announced its own winter curbs, which apply alongside GRAP whatever the stage. According to reports:
| Measure | When |
|---|---|
| Vehicles registered outside Delhi that aren’t BS-VI can’t enter Delhi (CNG, electric and emergency vehicles exempt) | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 |
| 50% work from home in government and private offices, with staggered timings | Winter plan period (from 1 Nov) |
| Parking charges doubled at authorised parking (Metro parking exempt) | 1 Nov 2026 to 28 Feb 2027 |
| Curbs on dust-generating construction, stricter from 10 Dec to 20 Jan | 1 Nov 2026 to 31 Jan 2027 |
| No valid PUC, no fuel at covered petrol pumps | In force |
What to do on high-AQI days
- Check the AQI before stepping out. Avoid outdoor exercise when it’s above 300, especially early morning and late evening.
- Children, older people, pregnant women and anyone with asthma or heart conditions should stay indoors as far as possible at Stage IV. Wear an N95 mask if you must go out.
- Keep your car’s PUC valid, don’t idle at red lights, and use the Metro or carpool where you can.
- Report garbage burning, dust and polluting vehicles on the Green Delhi or SAMEER app.
- Indoors, keep windows shut and use a HEPA air purifier sized for your room. Our air purifier guide and size calculator shows how much CADR you need.
GRAP FAQs
What is the GRAP stage in Delhi today?
The current stage is shown at the top of this page, along with the date it was invoked. We update it every day from CAQM’s orders.
Can I drive my BS-IV diesel car in Delhi?
Yes at Stages I and II, as long as your PUC is valid and the car isn’t over 10 years old. At Stage III and above, BS-IV diesel and BS-III petrol cars are banned in Delhi, Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad and Gautam Buddh Nagar. BS-VI, CNG and electric cars can run at every stage.
Are schools closed under GRAP?
Not automatically. At Stage III, classes up to Class V move to hybrid mode, and at Stage IV, classes VI to IX and XI do too. Parents can choose online classes. Full closure is an emergency option that states may take at Stage IV.
Is construction banned under GRAP Stage I?
No. At Stage I, construction continues with strict dust control, and large sites must be registered on the dust-monitoring portal. Most construction and demolition is banned from Stage III, with exemptions for public-interest projects.
Is work from home compulsory?
Under GRAP, states may order 50% work from home at Stage III. Separately, Delhi’s Winter Action Plan 2026 calls for 50% work from home in government and private offices from November. Check your employer’s notice.
What is the fine for driving a banned vehicle under GRAP?
Driving a banned vehicle during Stage III or IV can attract a fine of ₹20,000 under the Motor Vehicles Act, and your car can be impounded. Driving without a valid PUC is fined ₹10,000.
Related on WellthRise
Sources and how we check
How we update this page: every morning we check the latest GRAP orders from the Commission for Air Quality Management and update the stage at the top, with the date it was last checked. Stage rules below are taken from CAQM’s official GRAP schedule (revision of 29 September 2026), not from secondary reports. News reports are used only for Delhi government announcements that aren’t yet published as an order, and are marked “according to reports”.
- GRAP schedule, revision dated 29.09.2026: Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- PIB: CAQM approves revised GRAP schedule (29 Sep 2026)
- Stage I invoked: India TV (21 Oct 2026)
- Delhi Winter Action Plan 2026: Outlook, Open
Rules can change at short notice through CAQM and state orders. Always check the latest official order before acting on this information.
We write practical guides on money, tax, salary, wellness and India news. Rates, rules and dates come from official sources such as RBI, SEBI, the Income Tax Department, India Code and government notifications, linked in each article with the date we last checked them. We don’t accept payment to change what we write.
Our editorial policyReport an error