CAQM invokes Stage I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR as air quality deteriorates

ANI April 3, 2025 123 views

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has activated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR due to deteriorating air quality. The decision comes after the Air Quality Index dropped to the 'poor' category, triggering immediate environmental intervention measures. All 27 specified actions must now be implemented by relevant pollution control agencies across the national capital region. The sub-committee has additionally requested citizen cooperation to effectively manage and improve the current air quality situation.

"All 27 actions under Stage-I of GRAP must be implemented in right earnest" - CAQM Statement
New Delhi, April 2: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Stage-I in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect after the national capital's Air Quality Index (AQI) dropped to 'poor' category on Wednesday.

Key Points

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CAQM invokes emergency air quality measures in Delhi-NCR

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27 specific actions to be implemented immediately

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Pollution Control Boards directed to ensure strict compliance

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Citizens urged to cooperate with air quality mitigation steps

The decision was taken on the basis of the daily average AQI provided by the Central Pollution Control Board, the CAQM said in a statement.

As per the decision of the CAQM sub-committee on GRAP, all 27 actions as envisaged under Stage-I of GRAP - 'Poor' Air Quality (DELHI AQI ranging between 201- 300) are to be implemented in right earnest by all the agencies concerned in NCR.

Various agencies including Pollution Control Boards (PCBs) of NCR States and Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) have been asked to ensure strict implementation of actions of Stage-I under GRAP during this period, according to the statement.

The Sub-Committee has urged the citizens of NCR to cooperate in implementing GRAP and follow the steps mentioned in the Citizen Charter of Stage I of GRAP.

Earlier, CAQM has revoked the GRAP Stage-I in Delhi-NCR after the national capital's Air Quality Index was recorded at 153 (moderate category) on March 29.

Reader Comments

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Rahul K.
About time they took action! The air has been terrible this week - my morning walks feel like smoking a pack of cigarettes. Hope these measures actually make a difference 🤞
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Priya M.
I appreciate the quick response, but I wish there was more public awareness about what Stage I GRAP actually means for citizens. The article mentions a Citizen Charter - where can we find this?
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Amit S.
Same cycle every year... implement GRAP, revoke GRAP, implement again. We need permanent solutions, not temporary measures. The construction near my area never stops regardless of air quality!
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Sunita R.
My asthmatic child has been struggling this week. Thank you for taking action CAQM. Everyone please do your part - carpool if you can and avoid burning waste. Our children deserve clean air 💙
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Vikram J.
While I support the measures, I'm concerned about enforcement. Last time GRAP was implemented, I saw multiple construction sites operating without dust control measures. Who's actually checking this?
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Neha P.
The sudden change from moderate to poor AQI is worrying. Makes me wonder if we'll see Stage II soon. Time to dig out my air purifier and masks again 😷

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Delhi Air Quality CAQM GRAP Air Pollution Environmental Action Delhi-NCR
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