New GRAP Rules in Delhi; Restrictions in NCR October 2026: Petrol vs Diesel vs CNG vs EV — Know car ban guidelines here
The revised GRAP in Delhi-NCR enforces plying restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles, excluding BS-VI, CNG, and electric cars. Measures now include earlier implementation for interstate buses and expanded monitoring of construction sites to combat air pollution.
Delhi-NCR's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for the 2026 winter pollution season has been revised, with stricter measures targeting vehicles, construction, and other pollution sources. Key changes include extending restrictions on certain petrol and diesel cars to Sonipat, and bringing in earlier Stage III restrictions on BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles in Delhi and high-vehicle-density districts.
BS-VI private cars are exempt from this particular restriction. Other GRAP measures may still apply to different vehicle categories, such as buses and goods vehicles. The revised plan removes exemptions for BS-IV and below goods vehicles carrying essential commodities in Stages III and IV. Restrictions on diesel buses from certain states have been moved to Stage I, meaning they will be enforced earlier when pollution levels rise.
Additionally, CAQM has strengthened monitoring and dust-control measures at construction and demolition sites, expanding provisions beyond urban limits and making it mandatory for large sites to display PM10 and PM2.5 levels.
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