New Delhi: In response to a fresh spike in pollution levels, the Air Quality Management Commission (CAQM) has re-determined the stage-i measures of the Gradened Response Action Plan (CRAP) in Delhi-NCR with immediate effect. The decision was announced in an official order on Saturday, after climbing Delhi’s Air Quality Index (AQI) to 209, it was placed in the ‘poor’ category.According to the CAQM order, the sub-committee reviewed the air quality data and forecasts from the IMD and IITM and observed a steady decline. The order stated, “AQI of Delhi has shown a growing trend and has been recorded at 07.06.2025 at 209. In addition, the forecast AQI predicts to stay in the ‘poor’ category mainly in the coming days,” in order.In its light, the sub-committee has directed all agencies in NCR to implement the existing grape functions with “immediate effect”. These include strict monitoring of air quality levels and dust mitigation efforts, especially in Delhi-NCR. Citizens can also be urged to follow the civil charter under Stage-I.The purpose of stage-i grape measures is to prevent the decline in air quality through targeted interventions. These include implementing dust control protocols at construction sites, promoting public transport and controlling open waste.On May 18, this decision comes three weeks after the cancellation of Stage-I measures, when 179 in Delhi’s AQI improved and settled in the ‘medium’ category. CAQM then noticed that dust pollution was reduced due to episodic strong winds and thunderstorms, causing better air quality.However, with re -climbing levels, dust control has become once and an important focus. In May, the Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) made it mandatory for all construction and demolition sites to register on its dust portal before approval.To further strengthen the action, the Delhi government, in coordination with DSIIDC, has already begun to deploy GPS-SAPE-SAPE hydraulic anti-nomog gun vehicles, each of which is capable of spraying haze up to 30 meters. These CNG-operated vehicles are operational in two innings in industrial areas such as Bawana and Narela.Repeating the government’s dual commitment for development and environment, Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said last month, “We are taking concrete steps to reduce industrial waste and improve infrastructure so that businesses can flourish responsibly.”CAQM has assured that it will keep a close watch on the pollution level and assure further action for further action based on IMD forecast and real -time air quality data.
