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GRAP-I measures revoked across Delhi-NCR as AQI improves to 140; air quality still unhealthy for...
File/ANI Delhi AQI: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) revoked the Stage-I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR as the Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi improved to 140 on Sunday. In its meeting held today, Sub-Committee on GRAP revoked GRAP-I measures in the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate effect, as per an notification issued by the CAQM. 'AQI of Delhi has shown consistent improvement due to favorable meteorological conditions and the AQI of Delhi has been recorded as 140 for June 15, 2025, (in 'Moderate' category). Further, the forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts AQI to mainly remain in 'Moderate' category in coming days,' reads an order issued by the CAQM. GRAP-I revoked in Delhi-NCR Accordingly, the sub-committee decided to revoke its order, which invoked actions under Stage-I ('Poor' Air Quality) of the extant GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect. 'All the agencies of the concerned State Govts./GNCTD in the NCR, in an effort to sustain the better AQI levels as being experienced currently and not to let the air quality slip to the 'Poor' category, however need to ensure that all statutory directions, advisories, orders etc. issued by the Commission are followed and implemented in right earnest, including the rules/ regulations/ guidelines issued by MoEFCC and the Central Pollution Control Board and related instructions/ guidelines issued by the respective State Govts./GNCTD and Pollution Control Boards/DPCC, across all contributing sectors,' the order read. Delhi AQI still unhealthy for certain groups Meanwhile, during the meeting, the GRAP sub-committee also reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, as well as the forecasts by the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the air quality index of Delhi. The national capital recorded an AQI of 140 on Sunday, which is still considered 'unhealthy for sensitive groups' but escapes the 'Poor' category. Earlier on June 7, the CAQM had enforced Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect in view of the rising pollution, as the AQI reached 209. An AQI rating is categorised as follows: 0-50 (good), 51-100 (satisfactory), 101-200 (moderate), 201-300 (poor), 301-400 (very poor), and 401-500 (severe). (With ANI inputs)
India Today
10-06-2025
- Business
- India Today
3 agencies to work to curb road dust in Delhi-NCR, focus on paving, greening
In a significant step towards reducing dust pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, three key agencies will now work together under a structured framework for the redevelopment of urban Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the CSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI) and the School of Planning and Architecture (SPA), New Delhi, to jointly implement a Standard Framework aimed at curbing road dust agreement outlines a comprehensive redevelopment strategy that prioritises paving and greening of footpaths and sidewalks to address the persistent issue of dust pollution. As part of this collaboration, a Project Monitoring Cell (PMC) will be set up at CAQM, with both CSIR-CRRI and SPA providing technical and institutional support. The PMC will coordinate and oversee the phased rollout of the framework across NCR states, ensuring adherence to the detailed redevelopment initial phase of implementation will focus on nine major urban and industrial centres in the NCR: Delhi, Faridabad, Gurugram, Sonipat, Ghaziabad, Noida, Greater Noida, Bhiwadi and Neemrana. The framework will benefit from CSIR-CRRI's expertise in road engineering, standardisation and asset management, combined with SPA's proficiency in sustainable urban planning and green redevelopment model includes specific features such as designing road cross-sections based on road type and Right of Way (ROW) width, incorporating greening measures within the ROW to suppress dust, and deploying a Web-GIS-based Road Asset Management System (RAMS) to ensure efficient maintenance. It also advocates the use of innovative technologies in road construction and upkeep to further control dust and SPA will guide the PMC in manpower planning and provide technical supervision throughout the redevelopment process. A dedicated dashboard is also being developed to enable real-time, data-driven monitoring and assessment of progress across project move comes shortly after CAQM enforced Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP-I) in Delhi-NCR and neighbouring regions, following a deterioration in air quality. The decision was made after a meeting of the GRAP subcommittee last Saturday, which reviewed air quality trends, weather forecasts and the Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi. The introduction of GRAP-I marks the beginning of stricter anti-pollution measures during the smog-prone latest redevelopment initiative is expected to complement GRAP actions by addressing one of the major contributors to Delhi-NCR's air pollution: dust from unpaved roads and poorly maintained urban surfaces.
India Today
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- India Today
Delhi's air quality turns poor, anti-pollution curbs under GRAP-1 imposed
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Saturday ordered implementation of the Graded Response Action Plan - Stage I (GRAP-I) in Delhi-National Capital Region and adjoining areas with immediate effect as the air quality turned "poor".After a meeting of the sub-committee on GRAP held on Saturday, the curbs were ordered after reviewing the air quality scenario as well as the weather forecasts alongwith the Air Quality Index of AQI of Delhi has shown an increasing trend and has been recorded at 209 for June 7, 2025. Further, the forecast by IMD/IITM also predicts AQI to mainly remain in Poor category in coming days," the CAQM order IS GRAP - I? The Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) is a set of stratified measures and guidelines implemented in Delhi NCR to combat air pollution in Delhi-NCR. The AQI scale has five levels: Good (0-50); Satisfactory (51-100); Moderate (101-200); Poor (201-300); and Very Poor (301-400).GRAP Stage I measures, corresponding to 'Poor' air quality (AQI 201-300), include restrictions such as suspension of construction activities, traffic management, and restricting operations of certain industries contributing to air per the CAQM advisory, people are urged to follow these under GRAP 1 guidelines:Keep engines of your vehicles properly proper tyre pressure in PUC certificates of your vehicles up to not idle your vehicle, also turn off the engine at red hybrid vehicles or EVs to control vehicular not litter / dispose wastes, garbage in open air polluting activities through 311 App, Green Delhi App, SAMEER App more festivals in an eco-friendly manner – avoid not drive/ply end of life/ 10/15 years old Diesel/Petrol is the second time in less than a month that the GRAP-1 restrictions have been implemented in Delhi-NCR following a severe dust storm that contributing in worsening the city's air Watch
Economic Times
16-05-2025
- Business
- Economic Times
Delhi pollution: GRAP-1 restrictions imposed across NCR with immediate effect; check what's banned & what's not
The CAQM has enforced Stage-I GRAP restrictions across the NCR due to a sharp decline in air quality, with Delhi's AQI reaching the 'poor' category. This action follows forecasts that failed to improve conditions, prompting intensified dust control and monitoring of construction activities. Authorities remain vigilant, prepared to escalate restrictions if pollution worsens. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why GRAP-I has been enforced Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is banned under Stage-I of GRAP Strict dust control at construction and demolition sites. Private projects of 500 square metres or more are barred from proceeding without approved dust mitigation plans. Ban on open burning of waste, including garbage, biomass, and municipal solid waste. Prohibition on use of coal or firewood in roadside eateries and commercial kitchens. Limited use of diesel generators unless essential or emergency. Traffic curbs including deployment of personnel at busy intersections and instructions to turn off vehicle engines at red lights. Ban on visibly polluting vehicles, with provisions for impounding or heavy penalties. Crackdown on old vehicles: Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years remain banned in Delhi. Ban on firecrackers: The production, sale, and storage of firecrackers are banned in the NCR until January 1, 2025. Action against polluting industries and thermal power plants operating within 300 km of Delhi. What happens next In response to a sudden spike in air pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has on Friday imposed Stage-I restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate decision was taken after a review by the GRAP Sub-Committee on May 16, following a sharp deterioration in Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), largely attributed to dust-laden winds from outside the of Thursday afternoon, the national capital's AQI stood at 278, falling in the "poor" category — a level that triggered precautionary measures under GRAP's first forecasts by IMD and IITM had predicted an improvement due to strong surface winds, no significant relief was observed. In view of this, CAQM decided to implement Stage-I measures to prevent further deterioration and stabilize air have been instructed to intensify dust control measures, monitor construction activity, and ensure strict compliance with pollution norms. Citizens are also urged to follow the advisory under the Stage-I Citizen Charter, which includes avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure and encouraging the use of public restrictions aim to curb pollution at the source, particularly from dust, vehicles, and industrial emissions. Here are some of the key actions and prohibitions now in effect across the NCR:The air quality panel will continue to monitor the situation and review forecasts daily. Depending on how pollution levels evolve, stricter restrictions under Stage-II or beyond may be considered in the coming now, all implementing agencies have been directed to stay on high alert and take proactive steps to curb emissions in line with the revised GRAP schedule issued in December 2024, as per Supreme Court guidance.
Time of India
16-05-2025
- Business
- Time of India
Delhi pollution: GRAP-1 restrictions imposed across NCR with immediate effect; check what's banned & what's not
The CAQM has enforced Stage-I GRAP restrictions across the NCR due to a sharp decline in air quality, with Delhi's AQI reaching the 'poor' category. This action follows forecasts that failed to improve conditions, prompting intensified dust control and monitoring of construction activities. Authorities remain vigilant, prepared to escalate restrictions if pollution worsens. Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Why GRAP-I has been enforced Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads What is banned under Stage-I of GRAP Strict dust control at construction and demolition sites. Private projects of 500 square metres or more are barred from proceeding without approved dust mitigation plans. Ban on open burning of waste, including garbage, biomass, and municipal solid waste. Prohibition on use of coal or firewood in roadside eateries and commercial kitchens. Limited use of diesel generators unless essential or emergency. Traffic curbs including deployment of personnel at busy intersections and instructions to turn off vehicle engines at red lights. Ban on visibly polluting vehicles, with provisions for impounding or heavy penalties. Crackdown on old vehicles: Diesel vehicles older than 10 years and petrol vehicles older than 15 years remain banned in Delhi. Ban on firecrackers: The production, sale, and storage of firecrackers are banned in the NCR until January 1, 2025. Action against polluting industries and thermal power plants operating within 300 km of Delhi. What happens next In response to a sudden spike in air pollution levels, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has on Friday imposed Stage-I restrictions of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across the National Capital Region (NCR) with immediate decision was taken after a review by the GRAP Sub-Committee on May 16, following a sharp deterioration in Delhi's Air Quality Index (AQI), largely attributed to dust-laden winds from outside the of Thursday afternoon, the national capital's AQI stood at 278, falling in the "poor" category — a level that triggered precautionary measures under GRAP's first forecasts by IMD and IITM had predicted an improvement due to strong surface winds, no significant relief was observed. In view of this, CAQM decided to implement Stage-I measures to prevent further deterioration and stabilize air have been instructed to intensify dust control measures, monitor construction activity, and ensure strict compliance with pollution norms. Citizens are also urged to follow the advisory under the Stage-I Citizen Charter, which includes avoiding prolonged outdoor exposure and encouraging the use of public restrictions aim to curb pollution at the source, particularly from dust, vehicles, and industrial emissions. Here are some of the key actions and prohibitions now in effect across the NCR:The air quality panel will continue to monitor the situation and review forecasts daily. Depending on how pollution levels evolve, stricter restrictions under Stage-II or beyond may be considered in the coming now, all implementing agencies have been directed to stay on high alert and take proactive steps to curb emissions in line with the revised GRAP schedule issued in December 2024, as per Supreme Court guidance.
