CAQM invokes GRAP Stage III across NCR as Delhi AQI hits 365
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invoked Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR on 29 January 2025 after Delhi's average AQI reached 365.
Summary
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan invoked all Stage III actions across the entire NCR with immediate effect on 29 January 2025, after Delhi's average AQI rose from 276 on 28 January to 365 on 29 January. The CAQM sub-committee cited calm winds, smog, low mixing height and a poor ventilation coefficient, with IMD/IITM forecasting similar conditions. GRAP Stage III's 9-point action plan applies in addition to the Stage I and II actions already in force.
Key facts
- Date
- 29 January 2025
- Action
- GRAP Stage III invoked in entire NCR
- Delhi AQI
- 365 (276 on 28 January)
- Body
- CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP
- Stage III
- 9-point action plan, in addition to Stages I and II
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Which body invokes stages of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the National Capital Region?
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Correct answer: D — Commission for Air Quality Management
PIB 2097469: the Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas invoked Stage III on 29 January 2025.
Delhi's average AQI on 29 January 2025, which led to GRAP Stage III being invoked, was:
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Correct answer: C — 365
PIB 2097469: Delhi's AQI rose from 276 on 28 January to 365 on 29 January 2025.