CAQM revokes GRAP Stage-III curbs across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked all actions under Stage-III of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the entire NCR with immediate effect on 26 November 2025, as Delhi's average AQI fell to 327.
Summary
Delhi's daily average AQI was 391 on 23 November, 382 on 24 November, 353 on 25 November and 327 on 26 November, as per CPCB bulletins. Stage-III curbs had been in force in the NCR since 11 November 2025, when the AQI breached 400. Actions under GRAP Stages I and II continue, as IMD/IITM forecasts showed AQI likely to stay 'Very Poor'.
Key facts
- Decision
- GRAP Stage-III revoked in entire NCR, 26 Nov 2025
- Body
- CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP
- Delhi AQI
- 391 (23 Nov) → 382 → 353 → 327 (26 Nov)
- Stage-III in force since
- 11 Nov 2025 (AQI above 400)
- Still in force
- GRAP Stages I and II
Practice MCQs 2 questions
On 26 November 2025, which body revoked GRAP Stage-III restrictions across the NCR?
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Correct answer: B — Commission for Air Quality Management
The CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked all Stage-III actions in the NCR with immediate effect.
Since which date had GRAP Stage-III been in force in the NCR before it was revoked on 26 November 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11 November 2025
Stage-III curbs had been in place since 11 November 2025, when Delhi's AQI breached the 400 mark.