From public transport restrictions to online classes: What changes will Delhi see on Friday as GRAP 3 takes effect?

economictimes.indiatimes.com:

Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) will be enforced starting at 8 AM on November 15.
The decision, announced by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Thursday, comes as the city continues to face deteriorating air quality, with the pollution levels crossing into the «severe» category.

Key restrictions under GRAP-3

The restrictions imposed under Stage 3 of the Graded Response Action Plan are designed to limit construction and demolition (C&D) activities, which are major contributors to air pollution.

• Earthwork for excavation, boring, filling, and drilling
• Piling works
• All demolition activities
• Open trenching for laying sewer lines, water lines, and electric cables
• Brick and masonry work
• Operation of Ready-Mix Concrete (RMC) batching plants
• Major welding and gas-cutting activities (Minor welding for MEP works is permitted)
• Painting, polishing, and varnishing work
• Cement, plaster, and coatings (Minor indoor repairs allowed)
• Tile, stone, and flooring work (Only minor indoor repairs permitted)
• Waterproofing work (Excluding chemical waterproofing)
• Major road construction and repairs
• Transportation of dust-generating materials (e.g., cement, fly-ash, sand, and crushed stone)
• Vehicles carrying construction materials on unpaved roads
• Transportation of demolition waste

Exemptions for critical projects

Certain vital projects will be allowed to continue under GRAP-III, provided they adhere to strict dust control and waste management guidelines. These include:

• Railway and metro rail projects
• Airports and interstate bus terminals
• National security or defense-related projects
• Healthcare facilities, including hospitals
• Public infrastructure projects (e.g., highways, power transmission, pipelines)
• Sanitation projects