Delhi-NCR Tightens Pollution Curbs; CAQM Removes Exemption for Older Goods Vehicles
What Happened
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has removed exemptions for BS-IV and older goods vehicles during severe pollution stages (GRAP III & IV) in Delhi-NCR. Even vehicles carrying essential goods will now face restrictions. The watchdog has also extended BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel car curbs to Sonipat, and moved some vehicle and diesel generator restrictions to earlier GRAP stages.
Key Takeaways
The revised GRAP formalises stricter restrictions that had earlier been imposed through separate CAQM orders. The move is aimed at reducing vehicular emissions during severe pollution episodes and will affect fleet operators, transporters and owners of older vehicles across Delhi-NCR.