GRAP-I Restrictions Lifted in Delhi-NCR as Air Quality Enhances
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Synopsis
The CAQM has lifted the GRAP-I restrictions in Delhi-NCR due to improved air quality, with the AQI recorded at 153, indicating a 'Moderate' status. Agencies are instructed to follow the comprehensive policy to mitigate air pollution.
Key Takeaways
- GRAP-I restrictions lifted in Delhi-NCR.
- Delhi's AQI improved to 153, categorized as 'Moderate'.
- Strong winds and better weather conditions contributed to air quality enhancement.
- Agencies required to implement dust mitigation measures.
- Ongoing monitoring of air quality by CAQM Sub-Committee.
New Delhi, March 30 (NationPress) The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has officially lifted the Graded Response Action Plan - Stage I (GRAP-I) in the Delhi National Capital Region (NCR) effective immediately due to the improvement in air quality.
This decision follows the report indicating that Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 153 on Saturday, according to the daily bulletin from the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
The CAQM noted that the AQI in the national capital has significantly improved, attributed to robust surface winds and favorable meteorological conditions in Delhi-NCR.
“The AQI of Delhi has shown notable enhancement due to strong surface winds and better meteorological conditions prevailing in Delhi-NCR. The AQI was recorded as 153 for 29.03.2025, categorizing it as ‘Moderate’. Additionally, forecasts from IMD/IITM suggest that the AQI will likely remain in the ‘Moderate’ range in the upcoming days,” stated CAQM.
“Thus, considering this trend of improvement in Delhi's overall AQI, the CAQM Sub-Committee unanimously resolved to revoke Stage-I of the existing GRAP schedule across the entire NCR, effective immediately,” it added.
“All relevant agencies are also instructed to heed the various actions and timelines outlined in the comprehensive policy issued by the Commission to tackle air pollution in the NCR, particularly dust mitigation measures for construction and demolition (C&D) activities, as well as roads and open areas, which will play a crucial role in determining air quality in Delhi-NCR in the coming months,” CAQM further elaborated.
“The Sub-Committee will closely monitor the air quality situation and regularly evaluate conditions for appropriate decisions based on the air quality in Delhi and forecasts from IMD/IITM,” CAQM concluded in the statement.
