- By Chetna Shree
- Sun, 09 Nov 2025 11:31 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Delhi Air Pollution: The Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Sunday decided not to implement Stage 3 measures of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) at present, as Delhi’s air quality showed a slight improvement today. The subcommittee on GRAP reviewed the situation after the morning average AQI remained in the ‘very poor’ category.
As of 10 AM on Sunday, the national capital’s average Air Quality Index (AQI) stood at 391, placing it in the ‘very poor’ category. However, the air quality improved slightly over the day, dropping to 370 by 4 PM, 365 by 5 PM, and 352 by 9 PM, news agency PTI reported.
Taking note of the improvement in air quality in the city, the sub-committee decided that there was no need to implement Stage 3 restrictions under GRAP at present, while continuing with the ongoing Stage 1 and 2 measures, the PTI report added. The CAQM further stated that it will closely monitor the situation and review the measures as needed.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) have forecast that the overall air quality is expected to remain in the ‘very poor’ category over the next few days.
Thousands of people, including parents and activists, took to the streets in Delhi’s India Gate to protest against the city’s deteriorating air quality.
Key Measures Under GRAP Stage-3
- Non-essential construction work would be banned in the national capital.
- Classes up to Grade 5 could shift to hybrid learning, allowing parents to choose online education during severe pollution episodes.
- The use of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel vehicles would be restricted in the national capital and surrounding areas.
The GRAP restrictions are implemented in four stages based on the real-time AQI readings: Stage I for Poor AQI, Stage II for Very Poor AQI, Stage III for Severe AQI, and Stage IV for Severe Plus AQI.
(With PTI Inputs)