Archive · 24 Dec 2025
Delhi Air Quality Improves, GRAP-4 Curbs Lifted
The air in Delhi has been very bad, but it got a little better recently.
The government decided to stop some of the strict rules they had put in place to control pollution because the air quality improved.
They are also planning to use special technology from Japan to help reduce dust in the air.
The government is also giving people money to switch from petrol vehicles to electric ones.
Even though the air is a bit better, it's still not great, so some rules to control pollution are still in place.
Delhi's AQI improved from 'severe' to 'very poor' with a reading of 336 in the morning.
GRAP-4 curbs were lifted as the AQI improved to 271 (poor category).
The government plans to introduce advanced Japanese technology to reduce dust particle emissions.
Delhi government is expected to release an EV policy draft in January, offering substantial subsidies for switching to electric vehicles.
The Delhi High Court directed the GST Council to consider lowering or abolishing GST on air purifiers due to the worsening air quality.
- Who
- Indian government and Delhi government
- What
- Implementation of Japanese technology, lifting of GRAP-4 curbs, and EV subsidies to reduce air pollution
- When
- December 24, 2025
- Where
- Delhi, India
- Why
- To combat escalating air pollution and improve air quality
- Current AQI (Morning)
- 336 (Very Poor)
- Highest AQI (Nehru Nagar)
- 392
- AQI After Improvement
- 271 (Poor)
- GRAP Stage Revoked
- Stage 4
- Remaining GRAP Stages
- Stages 1, 2, 3
- EV Subsidy (Two-Wheelers)
- Rs 35,000 - Rs 40,000
- Technology Source
- Japan
- Target Pollutants
- Dust particles
Sources
Delhi PWD to set up control centre to daily monitor fleet of 200 anti-smog guns
Delhi Pollution Crisis: Centre Plans To Deploy Japanese Tech To Reduce Dust Particle Emissions
GRAP 4 Curbs Revoked In Delhi-NCR As Air Quality Improves
BREAKING: Delhi Govt Lifts GRAP-IV Restrictions Despite Very Poor AQI
Delhi lifts strict GRAP-IV restrictions as air quality improves: What changes now?
Abolish or reduce tax on air purifiers in Delhi, HC tells GST Council
