CAQM revokes Stage-I GRAP restrictions across NCR with immediate effect
Stage-I GRAP restrictions across the NCR are lifted with immediate effect — industries, construction sites, and diesel generator operators subject to Stage-I curbs must update operational status now.
Change
The CAQM Sub-Committee revoked all Stage-I GRAP actions across the entire NCR with immediate effect on 29 May 2026, as Delhi's AQI improved to 123 from 207 the previous day.
Why it matters
Stage-I had been active since 19 May 2026. Its revocation lifts the operational restrictions it imposed on NCR industries, construction activities, and diesel generator use across contributing sectors. The Sub-Committee retains authority to re-invoke Stage-I or higher stages if AQI deteriorates; operators must maintain baseline compliance with all extant CAQM, MoEFCC, CPCB, and DPCC statutory directions regardless of GRAP stage.
Implications
- — NCR industrial units and construction site operators subject to Stage-I curbs must update operational protocols to reflect the revocation — continued self-imposed Stage-I restrictions are no longer required, but baseline statutory compliance under CAQM and CPCB directions remains mandatory.
- — Diesel generator operators in the NCR restricted under Stage-I may resume normal operations within the bounds of existing statutory permissions — Stage-I operational caps no longer apply from 29 May 2026.
Who is affected
- — NCR industrial units and manufacturing operators subject to Stage-I GRAP activity restrictions
- — Construction site operators in the NCR under Stage-I curbs
- — Diesel generator operators across the NCR previously restricted under Stage-I
What to watch
- — CAQM Sub-Committee monitoring: Stage-I or higher stages may be re-invoked if Delhi AQI returns to 'Poor' category — operators must be ready to reimpose restrictions at short notice.