CAQM revokes GRAP Stage III across Delhi-NCR as air quality improves
The CAQM's GRAP sub-committee revoked all Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR on 22 January 2026 after Delhi's average AQI improved to 322.
Summary
The Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management revoked all Stage III actions across Delhi-NCR with immediate effect on 22 January 2026. Stage III had been invoked on 16 January after air quality deteriorated. Delhi's average AQI improved from 378 on 20 January to 322 on 22 January, and IMD/IITM forecasts indicated 'moderate' to 'poor' air in the coming days.
Key facts
- Decision
- All GRAP Stage III actions revoked, 22 January 2026
- Stage III invoked
- 16 January 2026
- Delhi AQI
- 378 on 20 January → 322 on 22 January
- Forecast
- Moderate to poor (IMD/IITM)
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Under which plan did CAQM revoke Stage III restrictions across Delhi-NCR on 22 January 2026?
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Correct answer: A — Graded Response Action Plan
PIB (MoEFCC): the CAQM Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) revoked all Stage III actions.
What was Delhi's average AQI on 22 January 2026, when GRAP Stage III was revoked?
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Correct answer: B — 322
PIB (MoEFCC): Delhi's AQI was recorded as 322 on 22 January 2026, down from 378 on 20 January.