New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has issued a revised and more stringent Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) for Delhi-NCR, shifting several curbs to earlier stages to prevent any further deterioration of air quality in the region. The updated schedule, finalised on November 21, 2025, follows extensive consultations with stakeholders, scientific data analysis and expert recommendations.

GRAP, the emergency response framework triggered according to Delhi’s daily average AQI and forecast meteorological conditions, coordinates multiple agencies across NCR to tackle episodes of worsening pollution.

Key amendments in revised GRAP

Measures shifted from Stage II to Stage I (‘Poor’ AQI: 201–300):

Ensuring uninterrupted power supply to discourage generator use.

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