CAQM revokes GRAP Stages III and IV across NCR
On 5 December 2024, in Delhi-NCR, the CAQM Sub-committee on GRAP revoked Stages IV and III with immediate effect after Delhi's average AQI improved to 165.
Summary
On 5 December 2024, in Delhi-NCR, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-committee on GRAP revoked Stage IV and Stage III of the Graded Response Action Plan in the entire NCR with immediate effect. Delhi's AQI was recorded at 165 ('Moderate') at 4 PM, about 135 points below the Stage II threshold. Actions under Stages II and I remain in force.
Key facts
- Date / place
- 5 Dec 2024, Delhi-NCR
- Decision
- GRAP Stages IV and III revoked
- Delhi AQI
- 165 (Moderate) at 4 PM
- Still in force
- GRAP Stages II and I
Practice MCQs 1 questions
When the CAQM revoked GRAP Stages IV and III in NCR on 5 December 2024, what was Delhi's AQI recorded at 4 PM that day?
Show answer
Correct answer: D — 165 (Moderate)
PIB (5 Dec 2024): Delhi's AQI was recorded as 165 ('Moderate') on 05.12.2024 at 4:00 PM, after which the CAQM Sub-committee revoked GRAP Stages IV and III.