CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-I across NCR as Delhi's AQI improves to 140
On 15 June 2025 in New Delhi, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan across the entire NCR.
Summary
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) on 15 June 2025 unanimously revoked Stage-I of GRAP across the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect. Stage-I had been in force in the NCR since 7 June 2025. Delhi's AQI for 15 June was 140, in the 'Moderate' category, as per the CPCB bulletin, and IMD/IITM forecasts predicted it would mainly stay 'Moderate' in the coming days.
Key facts
- Decision
- GRAP Stage-I revoked in entire NCR, 15 June 2025
- Stage-I in force since
- 7 June 2025
- Delhi AQI, 15 June
- 140 ('Moderate'), CPCB bulletin
- Forecast basis
- IMD/IITM
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Since which date had GRAP Stage-I been in force in the NCR before CAQM revoked it on 15 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 7 June 2025
PIB (MoEFCC): Stage-I of GRAP had been in place in the entire NCR since 07.06.2025, i.e. 7 June 2025.
What was Delhi's AQI on 15 June 2025, when CAQM revoked GRAP Stage-I?
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Correct answer: A — 140, 'Moderate'
PIB (MoEFCC): as per the CPCB bulletin, Delhi's AQI for 15.06.2025 was 140, 'Moderate'.