CAQM

April 3, 2025 11:52 AM

CAQM invokes stage I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as air quality declines

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reimposed Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect after the region's Air Quality Index (AQI) slipped into the 'poor' category on Wednesday. The decision was based on the daily average AQI provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), the CAQM stated. Under Stage I of GRAP, which is activated when AQI ranges between 201-300, 27 preventive actions are to be strictly implemented by all relev...

January 29, 2025 7:54 PM

Stage-III GRAP implemented in Delhi as air quality reaches ‘severe’ category

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has implemented Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi and the surrounding National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, following a deterioration in air quality to the 'severe' category. According to an official order, Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) was recorded at 276 on January 28, 2025, and rose to 365 by 4:00 PM on January 29, 2025. The increase has been attributed to variable wind direction, calm conditions, ...

December 16, 2024 10:25 PM

GRAP stage III re-imposed in Delhi amid ‘very poor’ air quality

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Monday imposed Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi after the city's air quality deteriorated to the 'very poor' category. The CAQM attributed the sharp decline in air quality to "highly unfavorable meteorological conditions," which have exacerbated pollution levels. The CAQM introduced a revised version of GRAP on December 13 to address the recurring problem of winter pollution in Delhi-NCR. GRAP is a set of emergency...

November 25, 2024 9:57 PM

Supreme court refuses to ease GRAP-IV curbs amid Delhi’s alarming air pollution levels

The Supreme Court on Monday declined to relax the stringent measures imposed under the fourth stage of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-IV) in Delhi to combat severe air pollution. However, the court directed the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to consider easing restrictions on educational institutions, highlighting the adverse impact on students deprived of midday meals, online learning, and access to air purifiers. The GRAP-IV measures were enforced last week after Delhi’...

November 21, 2024 11:00 AM

CAQM amends GRAP Stages III & IV: Stricter measures enforced in NCR

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has amended the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), introducing stricter measures to tackle escalating air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). Under the revised guidelines, NCR states are mandated to suspend physical classes up to Class V under GRAP Stage III and up to Class XII under GRAP Stage IV, marking a significant shift by removing the discretionary powers previously held by state governments. The amended GRAP also includes a ...