CAQM invokes GRAP Stage-III across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 425
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) invoked all actions under Stage-III ('Severe') of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the entire NCR with immediate effect on 11 November 2025, after Delhi's average AQI reached 425 at 9 am.
Summary
CAQM's GRAP sub-committee said Delhi's air quality had worsened sharply because of calm winds, a stable atmosphere and unfavourable weather. Stage-III applies when Delhi's AQI is in the 401â450 range and adds a 9-point action plan to the Stage I and II measures already in force, including strict curbs on dust-raising construction and demolition activities such as earthwork, piling and demolition. Pollution control boards of NCR states and the DPCC were told to enforce it strictly.
Key facts
- Body
- CAQM (GRAP sub-committee)
- Stage invoked
- Stage-III 'Severe'
- Delhi AQI
- 425 at 9 am, 11 Nov 2025
- Stage-III AQI range
- 401â450
- Action plan
- 9 points, in addition to Stages I & II
- Area
- Entire NCR
Practice MCQs 2 questions
GRAP Stage-III, invoked across NCR on 11 November 2025, corresponds to which range of Delhi's AQI?
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Correct answer: B â 401â450
Stage-III of GRAP is the 'Severe' stage, for Delhi AQI between 401 and 450.
Which body invoked Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan across NCR in November 2025?
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Correct answer: D â Commission for Air Quality Management
The GRAP sub-committee of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invoked Stage-III.