CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-I across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves to 153
The Commission for Air Quality Management's GRAP sub-committee revoked Stage-I of GRAP across the NCR on 29 March 2025 after Delhi's AQI improved to 153 ('Moderate').
Summary
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) revoked Stage-I of GRAP across the entire NCR with immediate effect on 29 March 2025. Stage-I had been in force since 24 March 2025. Delhi's daily average AQI was 153 ('Moderate') on 29 March, helped by strong surface winds, and IMD/IITM forecasts showed it staying 'Moderate'. Agencies were told to keep enforcing standing directions so air quality did not slip back to 'Poor'.
Key facts
- Date
- 29 March 2025
- Action
- GRAP Stage-I revoked across NCR
- In force since
- 24 March 2025
- Delhi AQI
- 153 ('Moderate')
- Reason
- Strong surface winds; Moderate AQI forecast
Practice MCQs 1 questions
What was Delhi's daily average AQI on 29 March 2025, when CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR?
Show answer
Correct answer: B — 153
Delhi's AQI was 153 ('Moderate') on 29 March 2025.