The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has reactivated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR after the region’s Air Quality Index (AQI) entered the “poor” category on Wednesday. This move follows the deterioration in air quality after the AQI had briefly improved.

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• CAQM has reimposed Stage I of GRAP in Delhi-NCR due to declining air quality.
• The AQI in Delhi-NCR reached the “poor” category, triggering the action plan.
• Stage I of GRAP is activated when AQI levels are between 201-300.
• A total of 27 preventive actions will be strictly enforced by authorities.
• The decision is based on the daily average AQI provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
• Pollution Control Boards of NCR states and the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) must ensure strict adherence to Stage I measures.
• The Sub-Committee on GRAP has urged citizens to cooperate and follow the Citizen Charter guidelines to improve air quality.
• Stage I of GRAP was previously revoked on March 29 when AQI improved to 153 (moderate).
• The reactivation of GRAP is a response to the recent deterioration in air quality.
• Authorities will continue monitoring air quality and take necessary actions to reduce pollution.