In view of the average AQI improving in Delhi, the CAQM Sub-committee on GRAP on Monday unanimously decided to revoke all actions under Stage-I of the extant schedule of GRAP across the entire NCR with immediate effect. An average AQI in Delhi and IMD/IITM forecasts indicating that air quality is likely to remain in the ‘Satisfactory’ to ‘Moderate’ category in the coming days.

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 May .2026, invoked Stage-I of the 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 Sunday, which improved to 88 on Monday 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.