In response to the deteriorating air quality in the national capital and surrounding regions, authorities have initiated Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR . This decision, announced on October 14, 2025, comes after the Air Quality Index (AQI) breached the 200 mark , placing it in the “Poor” category, with the current reading hovering around 211 .

The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has triggered GRAP’s first phase to act as a preventive measure before conditions worsen. With winter approaching, Delhi’s pollution is expected to rise further due to reduced wind speeds, stubble burning in neighbouring states, and increased local emissions.

What is GRAP Stage I?

The Graded Response Action Plan is a regulatory mechanism designed to respon

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