Delhi-NCR Implements New GRAP, Parking Fees Rise as AQI Deteriorates

Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region have rolled out a new Green Rating for Air Pollution (GRAP) framework aimed at curbing emissions and encouraging cleaner mobility. Under the scheme, authorities will adjust certain urban services based on real‑time air quality data.\n\nAs the AQI levels have risen in recent days, the GRAP mechanism has triggered an increase in parking fees at municipal and private lots across the region. Motorists are now required to pay a higher rate that varies with the severity of pollution, a move intended to dissuade unnecessary vehicle use.\n\nOfficials say the pricing model is part of a broader strategy to reduce traffic congestion and lower pollutant concentrations. While the exact fee structure has not been disclosed, the policy reflects a growing trend of linking environmental metrics to everyday costs for city residents.