The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Tuesday has enforced Stage I restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR, after the city’s AQI reached 211, October 14, 2025, falling into the “Poor” category. The decision follows IMD and IITM forecasts indicating similar pollution levels in the coming days.
The Commission also considered the forecast of the India Meteorological Department (IMD) and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), which forecast poor air quality in the coming days.
Implementation of actions under Stage I (Poor, Air Quality, AQI: 201-3OO) of the extant schedule of GRAP comes into immediate effect in Delhi-NCR pic.twitter.com/FqElL6TdXf
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What is Stage I of GRAP
Stage I of GRAP is triggered when the AQI ranges from 201 to 300. During this stage, 27 preventive measures must be strictly enforced across NCR, including anti-smog guns, water sprinkling, and dust control in road construction, repairs, and maintenance activities.
“The Sub-Committee on, in its meeting held today, reviewed the air quality scenario in the region, IMD/IITM forecast and observed as under: The AQI of Delhi has been recorded 211 on 14.10.2025 (‘Poor’ Category). Furthermore, the forecast by IMD/IIT M has also predicted AQI to remain in the ‘Poor’ category in the coming days,” CAQM said in its order, ANI reported.
“The Sub-Committee, accordingly, decides to invoke all actions under Stage-I (‘Poor’ Air Quality of the extant GRAP in the entire NCR, with immediate effect,” it added.
These measures are part of the comprehensive GRAP framework issued by CAQM on December 13, 2024, following Supreme Court directions. Under Stage I, all agencies across NCR must implement, monitor, and review actions to prevent further AQI deterioration. Strict vigilance is required, and citizens are urged to follow the Stage I citizen charter.