The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on February 18, 2026, issued the notification regarding the Revocation of actions under Stage II ('Very Poor' Air Quality) of extant schedule of GRAP and intensifying actions under Stage-I of GRAP.
The following has been stated namely: -
• The AQI of Delhi improved to 214, due to favorable meteorological conditions. Forecast by IMD/IITM suggests AQI is likely to remain in the Poor/Moderate category in coming days.
• The Sub-Committee decided to revoke Stage-II (Very Poor category) actions with immediate effect.
• Stage-I measures remain in force across NCR.
• All concerned agencies must strictly implement and intensify Stage-I actions, while the Sub-Committee continues to monitor air quality for further decisions.
[Notification No. 120017/27/GRAP/ 2021/CAQM/1560DT]
