CAQM invokes GRAP Stage I across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 206
The Commission for Air Quality Management's GRAP sub-committee invoked Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR on 24 March 2025, after Delhi's average AQI reached 206 ('Poor').
Summary
The sub-committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked Stage I of GRAP across the entire NCR on 24 March 2025, with immediate effect. Delhi's daily average AQI was 206, in the 'Poor' category (201–300), due to variable surface winds and unfavourable weather, and IMD/IITM forecasts expected it to stay in that range. All 27 actions under Stage I are to be implemented by agencies including the pollution control boards of NCR states and the DPCC.
Key facts
- Date
- 24 March 2025
- Delhi AQI
- 206 ('Poor')
- Action
- GRAP Stage I, entire NCR
- Measures
- 27-point action plan
Practice MCQs 1 questions
Which stage of the Graded Response Action Plan was invoked across the NCR on 24 March 2025, when Delhi's AQI was 206?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — Stage I
With Delhi's AQI at 206 ('Poor', 201–300), CAQM invoked all 27 actions under Stage I of GRAP across the NCR.