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GRAP 1 in Delhi: Impact on NCR offices? WFH or work as usual? Know about restrictions and bans today

Delhi-NCR has imposed its first seasonal GRAP Stage I restrictions as air quality worsened to poor, with AQI at 244 on 21 October. Measures target dust, vehicle emissions and waste burning.

GRAP 1 in Delhi: Impact on NCR offices? WFH or work as usual? Know about restrictions and bans today

Delhi-NCR is experiencing its first GRAP Stage I pollution restrictions in response to worsening air quality. AQI reached 244 on October 21, marking the air "poor." Forecasted continued poor air quality. Offices not required to switch to WFH under Stage I. Employers encouraged to arrange shared commuting. Employees advised to use public transport or carpool.

Projects 500 sqm or larger must register and monitor. Waste burning and open biomass burning prohibited. Diesel generators' use limited. Stage I does not ban private cars or impose mandatory remote work for offices.

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