CAQM Revokes GRAP Stage-I in Delhi-NCR
Analysis based on 6 articles · First reported Mar 16, 2026 · Last updated Mar 16, 2026
The revocation of Stage-I GRAP actions in the India — National Capital Region (India) and India — Delhi is expected to have a positive impact on businesses, particularly in construction and transportation, as restrictions are eased. Continued focus on pollution control by the India — Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas and the India — Government of Delhi may lead to sustained improvements, benefiting public health and economic activity.
The India — Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) in the India — National Capital Region (India) and adjoining areas has revoked Stage-I actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) with immediate effect. This decision follows an improvement in India — Delhi's air quality, which was recorded at an AQI of 119, reflecting 'moderate' conditions. The CAQM, an agency under the India — Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change, emphasized the need for all agencies of the State Governments and the India — Government of Delhi to continue implementing statutory directions, guidelines, and dust mitigation measures to prevent air quality from deteriorating again. Earlier this month, the CAQM also issued a framework for targeted Information, Education and Communication (IEC) campaigns across India — Delhi-NCR to address region-specific sources of air pollution and promote year-round behavioral change.
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