GRAP Stage-I invoked across NCR as Delhi's AQI hits 211 ('Poor')
On 14 October 2025, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP invoked all Stage-I ('Poor' air quality) actions across the National Capital Region after Delhi's daily average AQI reached 211.
Summary
On 14 October 2025, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) Sub-Committee on the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) invoked all actions under Stage-I ('Poor' air quality) across the entire National Capital Region with immediate effect, after Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index reached 211, in the 'Poor' category (201â300), according to the Central Pollution Control Board bulletin. The 27-point Stage-I plan includes dust control at construction sites, a bar on C&D activity at unregistered project plots of 500 sq m or more, mechanised road sweeping and water sprinkling, enforcement of bans on open burning and firecrackers, action against visibly polluting vehicles, and a ban on coal or firewood in tandoors at hotels and eateries. Citizens can report polluting activity on the 311, Green Delhi and SAMEER apps.
Key facts
- Action
- GRAP Stage-I invoked in entire NCR
- Date
- 14 Oct 2025
- Trigger
- Delhi AQI 211 â 'Poor' (201â300)
- Decided by
- CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP
- Plan
- 27-point Stage-I action plan
- Complaint apps
- 311, Green Delhi, SAMEER
Practice MCQs 2 questions
Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), invoked across NCR on 14 October 2025, corresponds to which AQI category?
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Correct answer: D â 'Poor' (201â300)
PIB (CAQM): with Delhi's AQI in the 'Poor' category (201â300), the Sub-Committee invoked all actions under Stage-I ('Poor' Air Quality) of GRAP.
Which body's sub-committee invoked GRAP Stage-I across the NCR in October 2025?
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Correct answer: A â Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
PIB: the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP met and decided to invoke all actions under Stage-I in the entire NCR; the CPCB only provides the daily AQI bulletin.