The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on January 20, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Revocation of actions under Stage IV ('Severe+' Category) of GRAP and intensifying actions under Stage-I, II & III of extant Graded Response Action Plan.
The following has been stated namely: -
• Due to improvement in Delhi’s AQI to 378 (Very Poor) on January 20, 2026 and favourable weather conditions, the Sub-Committee reviewed the situation based on IMD/IITM forecasts.
• The Sub-Committee decided to revoke GRAP Stage-IV with immediate effect
• GRAP Stages I, II and III shall continue to remain in force across NCR with strict monitoring, citizens and agencies are urged to maintain vigilance to prevent AQI deterioration to “Severe+” category.
[Notification No. 120017/27/GRAP/2021/CAQM/1544DT]
