Delhi Notifies Winter Air Quality Framework with Vehicle Restrictions and Pollution Controls
The Delhi government has notified a Proactive Winter Air Quality Management Framework to address seasonal pollution from November 1, 2026, to February 28, 2027. Key measures include banning entry of non-BS VI commercial vehicles registered outside Delhi from November 1 to January 31, restricting fuel sales to vehicles with valid Pollution Under Control Certificates, doubling parking charges to discourage private vehicle use, and implementing staggered office timings with partial work-from-home. Exemptions apply to CNG, electric, emergency, and government vehicles. Additional steps involve banning open burning and controlling construction dust.