Delhi-NCR: CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-I as Delhi's AQI improves to 184
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the NCR on 1 May 2025 after Delhi's AQI improved to 184 ('Moderate').
Summary
Delhi's air quality improved to an AQI of 184 ('Moderate') on 1 May 2025, according to the CPCB's daily bulletin, owing to strong winds and favourable weather. The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) then unanimously revoked Stage-I of GRAP in the entire NCR with immediate effect, as IMD/IITM forecasts showed AQI staying 'Moderate'. Agencies were told to keep enforcing statutory directions, especially dust mitigation at construction sites and on roads.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 May 2025
- Delhi AQI
- 184 ('Moderate'), CPCB bulletin
- Decision
- GRAP Stage-I revoked in entire NCR
- Body
- CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP
- Forecasts
- IMD / IITM
Practice MCQs 2 questions
What was Delhi's AQI on 1 May 2025, when GRAP Stage-I was revoked across the NCR?
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Correct answer: C — 184
Delhi's AQI was recorded as 184 ('Moderate') on 1 May 2025.
Which body's sub-committee revoked Stage-I of GRAP in the NCR on 1 May 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas
The Sub-Committee on GRAP of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) took the decision; CPCB, IMD and IITM provided AQI data and forecasts.