No entry for vehicles below BS-VI from outside Delhi from November 1
The Delhi government has unveiled a winter action plan to combat air pollution, including restrictions on non-BS-VI vehicles from outside the city and a 'No PUC, No Fuel' policy. The plan also mandates stricter monitoring of construction sites and promotes public transport and remote work.
Why it matters
Air pollution is a critical public health issue in Delhi, and these policy shifts directly impact urban mobility and economic activity during the winter months.
NEW DELHI: The Delhi government on Tuesday announced a 'winter action plan' to combat air pollution in the national capital, with measures including restrictions on vehicles that do not meet emission standards, a ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy and curbs on construction activities.The plan will be implemented from November 1 to February 28.Under the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy, vehicles without a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate will not be allowed to buy petrol, diesel, CNG or LPG at fuel stations.The government has also announced restrictions on vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards.
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