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All non-BS-VI registered vehicles registered outside Delhi will be banned from entering the national capital from November 1, according to news agency PTI. The Delhi government did not specify when the restrictions would end.

BS-VI compliant vehicles meet stricter emission norms, contributing to pollution reduction efforts. CNG, LNG or electricity vehicles will be exempt from this rule.

The announcement comes as the Rekha Gupta-led Delhi government on Monday announced a series of measures, including curbs on construction activities and hike in parking charges, among others, to curb pollution before winter haze blankets the national capital’s skies.

Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the measures after chairing a meeting on the pollution crisis in Delhi, which was also attended by Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and PWD Minister Parvesh Verma.

From November 1, Rekha Gupta’s government also doubled parking charges to discourage the use of private vehicles and announced telecommuting for 50% of the workforce.

Delhi’s air quality has started to deteriorate in recent days, with the AQI remaining in the ‘moderate’ category amid dry weather and low wind speeds that have contributed to the build-up of pollutants.

Here’s everything you need to know:

  • The Delhi government has banned dust-producing demolition and outdoor construction activities from 1 November 2026 to 31 January 2027.
  • It also announced a total ban on construction and demolition activities from December 10, 2026 to January 20, 2027.
  • The government said the existing parking charges at authorized parking lots will be doubled from November 1, 2026 to February 28, 2027 to discourage the use of private vehicles, except for parking spaces owned and managed by the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC).
  • Scheduled working hours will be introduced from November 1 to February 28.
  • Offices under MCD: 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
  • Offices by GNCTD: 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM
  • Government and private offices will reduce their workforce by 50%, with 50% of staff working from home and the remaining 50% from offices from November 1 to February 28.

What other measures has the Delhi government announced?

The government increased the air quality monitoring network under the Air Quality Management Commission from 47 to 60 stations. About 80% of complaints received through the 311 app have been resolved, Sirsa said.

Technology-driven monitoring will also be greatly enhanced, with integrated monitoring supported by an AI-powered command and control center. The government will deploy 334 enforcement teams, which will include 256 departmental teams and 78 Delhi Pollution Control Board teams, which will be supported by PTZ cameras and geo-tagged, time-stamped monitoring.

Government departments will also be held responsible if pollution is found on their land, around their offices, on transport facilities or at bus stops, he said.

The government continues to work with neighboring NCR states on pollution control measures, using studies and monitoring systems to identify local sources of pollution.

(With inputs from news agency PTI)

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