• Source:JND

Delhi Pollution: The Delhi government on Friday launched its 'Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework' to tackle the air pollution in the national capital during the winter season. Under the framework, the entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles, registered outside Delhi, will be banned in the national capital from November 1, 2026.

The restriction will continue till January 31, 2027. However, CNG vehicles, electric vehicles, emergency service vehicles and those engaged in government work will be exempt from this restriction.

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Under the anti-pollution measures, the Delhi government has also announced that vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) will not get fuel from petrol pumps in the national capital. It was, however, not clear how long these fuel purchase restrictions will be in place.

Further, the government announced that the fees of authorised MCD parkings across Delhi will be doubled, in order to encourage people to use car pooling or public transport. The doubling of the fees will remain in place from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027.

A staggered office timing system, ban on open burning of garbage and biomass, and advanced planning for dust control and construction activities are also part of the framework.

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Announcing the anti-pollution framework, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the restrictions and arrangements are being communicated months before winter sets in so that people do not face inconvenience later.


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