Delhi will begin banning pre-BS6 diesel automobiles in October.

For residents of the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR) region, owning a diesel vehicle has become even more depressing. The national capital area, which has struggled with the problem of air pollution, is considering several strategies to overcome the obstacle. The government is taking a number of actions to guarantee that the populace has the best possible air quality, whether it be by outlawing diesel generators, prohibiting development, or installing public air filters. A draught regulation by the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) to prohibit the entry of diesel vehicles (pre-BS6) beginning on October 1 if the air pollution surpasses 450 on the Air Quality Index is one of the newest and maybe one of the harshest measures proposed (AQI). The action will coincide with the time of year when Delhi experiences one of its worst AQIs due to a number of variables, including Diwali fireworks and stubble burning in Punjab and Haryana. With the exception of necessary service vehicles, the proposed regulation will prohibit the admission of diesel passenger vehicles.

For residents of the Delhi-NCR region, owning a diesel vehicle has become even more depressing. The national capital area, which has struggled with the problem of air pollution, is considering several strategies to overcome the obstacle. The government is taking a number of actions to guarantee that the populace has the best possible air quality, whether it be by outlawing diesel generators, prohibiting development, or installing public air filters.

The restriction won't go into force until air pollution reaches Grade 3 though, so there's no need to fear just yet. When the Air Quality Index (AQI) stays between 401 and 450, Stage 3 is classified as severe. The strategy also intends to prohibit admission of commercial diesel vehicles into the city if the AQI rises beyond 450. Additionally, as of January 1, 2023, the planned policy requires gas stations to only sell fuel to vehicles with valid Pollution Under Check (PUC) certifications. The updated strategy, which is a component of a new policy created by the CAQM to reduce air pollution in Delhi-NCR, emphasises the proactive execution of bans based on projections, with restrictions able to be imposed up to three days in advance. In the past, the authorities would only put the measures into place once the PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations reached a certain point.