CAQM invokes Stage-I GRAP across Delhi-NCR immediately

The Commission for Air Quality Management has invoked Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect due to poor air quality. - Delhi’s daily average AQI was 244 at 2 PM and 245 at 4 PM, placing it in the ‘Poor’ category and triggering all 25 Stage-I action points across the NCR.

• The release is an official government announcement from PIB/Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, not a commentary or transcript. It also says the September 2026 GRAP schedule is available on the CAQM website.
• Measures include dust control for construction and demolition, restrictions on open burning, enforcement on vehicles and industries, regulated use of DG sets, and augmentation of public transport and commuter awareness campaigns.