What is the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB)?

The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) is a statutory organization under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEFCC), Government of India. It was established under the Water (Prevention and Control of Pollution) Act, 1974. CPCB’s main responsibility is to prevent, control, and reduce pollution across the country while maintaining environmental quality standards. Central … Read more

Delhi Air Pollution Update: CAQM Revokes GRAP-IV Restrictions After Marginal AQI Improvement

Delhi Govt. Revokes GRAP-IV Restrictions

New Delhi: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has revoked the strictest Stage IV restrictions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) in the Delhi-NCR region after a slight improvement in air quality levels. The decision was taken following a marginal drop in the Air Quality Index (AQI), offering temporary relief to residents and … Read more

GRAP Stage 4 Enforced in Delhi-NCR as AQI Crosses 400

delhi pollution grap stage 4

We report that the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has enforced Stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) across Delhi-NCR after the Air Quality Index (AQI) crossed 400, placing the region in the “Severe Plus” category. This is the strictest level under GRAP and is implemented only during extreme air pollution episodes, … Read more

Delhi AQI Today: Live Air Quality Index, Pollution Levels & Health Advisory 2027

The Delhi AQI Today is one of the most frequently searched terms in India, especially during the winter and peak pollution months. Residents of the national capital routinely check the Air Quality Index to understand how safe—or unsafe—the air is to breathe. Unfortunately, Delhi AQI Today often falls in the Poor, Very Poor, or even Severe category. … Read more