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CAQM GRAP Orders & Directives: Delhi-NCR Timeline

Chronological record of Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) orders, stage invocations, revoking notifications, and AQI trigger rationales for Delhi and the National Capital Region.

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Showing 8 official directives
28 Nov 2024
Revocation / Downgrade
Transition: III → II

GRAP Stage-III Revoked; Stage-II to Continue

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi average AQI improved significantly below 350 and weather forecasts indicated continued dispersion due to moderate surface wind speeds.

Order No. 89 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
21 Nov 2024
Revocation / Downgrade
Transition: IV → III

GRAP Stage-IV Revoked; Stage-III Imposed

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi average AQI showed progressive decline from 450+ levels down to ~390 range; emergency truck bans lifted while Stage III vehicle curbs remain in force.

Order No. 87 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
17 Nov 2024
Stage IV Invoked
Transition: III → IV

GRAP Stage-IV ('Severe+') Emergency Measures Invoked

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi's AQI breached 450 (recorded 457 at 7 PM) due to dense fog, near-calm surface winds, and thermal inversion trapping regional emissions.

Order No. 85 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
14 Nov 2024
Stage III Invoked
Transition: II → III

GRAP Stage-III ('Severe') Imposed with Vehicle & C&D Curbs

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi daily average AQI crossed 400 (clocking 411 at 8 AM) with unfavorable meteorological conditions predicted by IMD/IITM.

Direction No. 84 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
21 Oct 2024
Stage II Invoked
Transition: I → II

GRAP Stage-II ('Very Poor') Activated across Delhi-NCR

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi AQI reached 310 ('Very Poor' bracket); CAQM sub-committee activated enhanced dust control and unregulated DG set restrictions.

Order No. 81 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
14 Oct 2024
Stage I Invoked
Transition: NA → I

GRAP Stage-I ('Poor') Invoked for Winter Season 2024-25

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Delhi daily average AQI dipped into 'Poor' category (234) marking the onset of the post-monsoon meteorological slowdown.

Order No. 78 / CAQM-GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
17 Sep 2024
Stage I Invoked

Comprehensive Revised GRAP Schedule Notified by CAQM

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Annual revision of the Graded Response Action Plan schedule incorporating new guidelines for EV incentives, DG set retrofits, and interstate bus regulations.

Notification F.No. 120017/01/GRAP/2024

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal
05 Nov 2023
Stage IV Invoked
Transition: III → IV

GRAP Stage-IV Emergency Protocol Invoked (2023 Season)

Trigger Reason / Meteorological Context: Severe AQI spike crossing 460 accompanied by heavy stubble burning smoke influx from neighboring states.

Order No. 72 / CAQM-GRAP/2023

Issued by CAQM

Official CAQM Portal

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