Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta has announced winter measures to combat air pollution in the national capital.
\n\nThe Delhi government has lined up a series of measures to tackle winter air pollution, including a “No PUC, No Fuel” policy, restrictions on older vehicles registered outside the national capital, curbs on construction activity and a 50 per cent work-from-home arrangement for offices.
\n\nUnder Chief Minister Rekha Gupta's winter action plan, the measures will come into effect from November 1 and remain in force until February 28, as the government seeks to tackle the annual deterioration in Delhi's air quality.
\n\nThe plan was reviewed at a high-level meeting chaired by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav on September 28. The meeting focused on strengthening enforcement, monitoring pollution hotspots and ensuring that departments implement the measures on the ground.
\n\nUnder the “No Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC), No Fuel” policy, petrol pumps will not supply fuel to vehicles without a valid pollution certificate. Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) cameras will support enforcement at fuel stations.
\n\nThe government will also restrict the entry of vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards from November 1, 2026, to January 31, 2027. CNG and…
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