Delhi's Permanent Winter Pollution Plan

The India — Delhi government has notified a permanent Winter Pollution Master Plan, institutionalizing a series of anti-pollution measures to be enforced annually from November 1 to February 28. Key provisions include a year-round rule requiring vehicles to have a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC) to receive fuel, seasonal restrictions on construction and demolition activities, and a mandate for government and private offices to operate with 50% physical staff and staggered timings during winter months. Additionally, non-BS VI vehicles registered outside India — Delhi are barred from entering the city, parking charges are doubled, and anti-smog guns or mist systems are mandatory for large commercial buildings and construction sites. These measures aim to curb air pollution, which consistently deteriorates in India — Delhi during winter.