India, Oct. 14 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CQAM) on Tuesday invoked curbs under Stage I in Delhi after pollution levels dropped.

According to the data provided by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), Delhi's daily average Air Quality Index (AQI) was at 234 at 4pm on Tuesday.

"In wake of the average/ overall air quality of Delhi recording 'Poor' air quality category ranging between 201-300, the Sub-Committee for invoking actions under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) met today to take stock of the current air quality of Delhi-NCR," a press note by the ministry of environment, forest and climate change said.

"the Sub-Committee unanimously decided that all actions as envisaged under Stage-I of GRAP - 'Poor' ...