India, May 4 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
In view of improving average AQI of Delhi, and IMD/ IITM forecasts indicating the air quality likely staying in 'Satisfactory' to 'Moderate' category in the coming days, the CAQM Sub-Committee on GRAP today unanimously decided to revoke all actions under Stage-I of the extant schedule of GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect.
The Sub-Committee on Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas (CAQM), in its order dated 16.04.2026, invoked Stage-I of extant GRAP when the average AQI of Delhi started to exhibit an increasing trend.
Delhi's daily average AQI has significantly improved as it recorded 175 on 03.05.2026 (yesterday), which improved to 88 on 04.05.2026 (today) owing to rain and favourable meteorological conditions, as per the AQI Bulletin provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
In an effort to sustain the better AQI levels, all agencies of the concerned State Governments/GNCTD in the NCR need to ensure that all Statutory Directions, Advisories, Orders etc. issued by the Commission are followed and implemented in right earnest. These include the rules/ regulations/ guidelines issued by MoE&FCC, the CPCB and related instructions/ guidelines issued by the respective State Governments/GNCTD and Pollution Control Boards/DPCC, across all contributing sectors.
In this context, all the agencies concerned are also required to take note of various actions and the targeted timelines as envisaged in the comprehensive policy issued by the Commission to curb air pollution in the NCR and take appropriate actions accordingly in the field, particularly the dust mitigation measures.
The Sub-Committee, shall be keeping a close watch on the air quality scenario and review the situation from time to time for further appropriate decision depending upon the air quality in Delhi and forecast made available by IMD/ IITM.
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