CAQM revises GRAP schedule, making it more stringent to Prevent further Deterioration of Air Quality in Delhi–NCR

Key Points

1. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revised the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) on **November 21, 2025**.
2. The revised GRAP aims to prevent further deterioration of air quality in Delhi-NCR.
3. GRAP is an emergency response mechanism based on Average AQI levels and weather forecasts.
4. Measures currently under GRAP Stage II will now be implemented under GRAP Stage I.
5. Measures currently under GRAP Stage III will now be implemented under GRAP Stage II.
6. Measures currently under GRAP Stage IV will now be implemented under GRAP Stage III.
7. The revised GRAP schedule is available on the official website of the Commission: https://caqm.nic.in