CAQM Approves Revised GRAP Schedule; Tightens Measures for Vehicles, Dust and Pollution Control

The Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) approved a revised Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) Schedule during its 30th full commission meeting. The updated schedule introduces 48 total actions across four stages, tightening regulations on vehicles, dust, and MSW management. Key amendments include shifting DG sets and certain bus restrictions from Stage-II to Stage-I, extending vehicle restrictions to Sonipat, removing exemptions for goods vehicles carrying essential commodities in Stages III and IV, and updating the Citizens Charter. Additionally, CAQM expanded web portal-based monitoring for Construction & Demolition sites beyond municipal limits, noted advisories on rescheduling sports competitions, announced the appointment of two full-time Technical Members, reviewed Enforcement Task Force actions, and evaluated regional progress on 2026-27 plantation targets.