A Winter Action Plan will come into effect in the national capital today to combat air pollution. The Delhi Government has said that under the plan, vehicles from outside Delhi that do not comply with BS-VI emission standards will not be allowed to enter the national capital. The city government will also impose restrictions on construction and demolition activities to curb dust pollution. Construction sites will be monitored through AI-enabled cameras directly connected to the government’s Command and Control Centre.

The Winter Action Plan also includes the implementation of 50 per cent work-from-home and the ‘No PUC, No Fuel’ policy. Under this policy, vehicle owners will not be able to purchase petrol, diesel, CNG or LPG at fuel stations unless their vehicles have a valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate. The plan also seeks to promote electric buses, metro services and last-mile connectivity, while introducing tougher emission norms, stricter dust control measures, revised parking charges and enhanced enforcement.