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CAQM Revises GRAP Rules, Tightens Delhi‑NCR Air‑Quality Restrictions
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🗓 30 Sep 2026, 01:16 AM
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The Central Air Quality Management (CAQM) has updated the General Regulation for Air Pollution (GRAP), imposing stricter limits on industrial and construction activities across Delhi and the National Capital Region.
The Central Air Quality Management (CAQM) body has issued a revision to the General Regulation for Air Pollution (GRAP), the framework that governs air‑quality controls in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region. The updated rules introduce tighter restrictions on activities that generate dust and emissions, including construction work, brick‑kiln operations and certain industrial processes.
According to the amendment, polluting activities must now adhere to lower permissible limits, and compliance will be monitored through regular inspections by CAQM officials. Violations are expected to attract penalties, reflecting the agency’s intent to enforce the new standards rigorously.
The revision comes as Delhi continues to grapple with seasonal spikes in particulate matter, prompting authorities to strengthen regulatory measures. CAQM has advised stakeholders to review the detailed guidelines and adjust operational practices accordingly to avoid disruptions and ensure cleaner air for residents.
According to the amendment, polluting activities must now adhere to lower permissible limits, and compliance will be monitored through regular inspections by CAQM officials. Violations are expected to attract penalties, reflecting the agency’s intent to enforce the new standards rigorously.
The revision comes as Delhi continues to grapple with seasonal spikes in particulate matter, prompting authorities to strengthen regulatory measures. CAQM has advised stakeholders to review the detailed guidelines and adjust operational practices accordingly to avoid disruptions and ensure cleaner air for residents.