GRAP-3 in Noida: Administration Orders Complete Ban on Construction Activities, Warns of Action Against Violators
With air quality deteriorating across Gautam Buddh Nagar, District Magistrate Medha Roopam has directed departments to enforce GRAP-3 restrictions through regular inspections and strict action.
- Complete restrictions imposed on construction and demolition activities under GRAP-3.
- District Magistrate Medha Roopam directs officials to conduct regular inspections.
- Noida records an AQI of 311, while Greater Noida reports 288.
Noida: The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has directed all concerned departments to strictly enforce the ban on construction and demolition activities across the district under Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).
The directions were issued by District Magistrate Medha Roopam during a virtual review meeting following the Commission for Air Quality Management’s (CAQM) decision to implement GRAP-3 measures across Delhi-NCR amid worsening air pollution.
The restrictions require construction and demolition activities to remain suspended in the affected areas, with officials instructed to ensure that no violations take place. The administration has also directed departments to increase inspections, monitor construction sites and take action against individuals or agencies found ignoring the restrictions.
According to an official statement released by the district administration, Medha Roopam emphasised that all departments must ensure complete compliance with the construction and demolition ban. She directed officials to carry out regular monitoring and initiate action under the applicable rules against violators.
The meeting also focused on improving coordination among government agencies to ensure the effective implementation of pollution-control measures.
The review meeting brought together representatives from several departments and development authorities responsible for implementing GRAP restrictions across Gautam Buddh Nagar.
Officials from the Uttar Pradesh Pollution Control Board, Noida Authority, Greater Noida Authority and Yamuna Expressway Industrial Development Authority participated in the meeting. Representatives of the district transport department and Sub-Divisional Magistrates (SDMs) of Sadar, Dadri and Jewar were also present.
The involvement of multiple agencies is aimed at strengthening enforcement across different parts of the district, particularly at construction sites and locations where dust and other pollutants may contribute to deteriorating air quality.
The administration’s directions come as air quality remains a major concern across the region.
According to Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data updated at 4 PM on Thursday, the 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) in Noida stood at 311, placing the city in the ‘Very Poor’ category. Greater Noida recorded an AQI of 288, which falls under the ‘Poor’ category.
Air quality monitoring stations also reported higher pollution levels at certain locations in Noida during the day, with some readings crossing the 300 mark.
An AQI above 300 indicates very poor air quality, which can cause respiratory discomfort among people, particularly children, older adults and those with existing respiratory or cardiovascular conditions.
The implementation of GRAP-3 brings stricter pollution-control measures for construction and demolition operations across the affected areas of Delhi-NCR.
Construction activities covered by the restrictions cannot continue during the enforcement period, subject to applicable exemptions under the GRAP framework. Authorities are expected to inspect sites, check compliance and take action against those carrying out prohibited work.
The restrictions are intended to reduce dust emissions and limit additional pollution during periods when air quality has deteriorated significantly.
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