Delhi to allow only BS-VI, CNG, EV goods vehicles from November

Stepping up its fight against air pollution, the Delhi Government has decided to restrict the entry of goods vehicles in the Capital to only those running on BS-VI standards, CNG or electric power from November 1 this year.

The move is part of a wider strategy under the city’s latest pollution control roadmap, which focuses on cutting emissions from one of the biggest contributors, transport vehicles, particularly heavy goods carriers entering Delhi from neighbouring states.

Officials believe that limiting the entry of older, fuel intensive vehicles will help reduce pollution levels, especially during the winter months when air quality typically worsens in the Capital.

In a parallel effort to ease traffic-related emissions, the authorities have identified 62 congestion-prone locations across the city. These stretches will see targeted interventions such as better traffic regulation, stricter enforcement and infrastructural improvements to ensure smoother flow of vehicles.

The plan also includes steps to regulate the movement of non-essential traffic, with an aim of reducing unnecessary vehicular load on Delhi’s already strained roads.

Alongside restrictions, the government is pushing for a transition towards cleaner transport options, including wider adoption of electric vehicles and increased reliance on cleaner fuels. Measures to strengthen public transport, control dust from construction and improve waste handling have also been outlined as part of the broader plan.

To ensure compliance, the authorities are likely to tighten monitoring at entry points into the city and step up surveillance to prevent violations.

With vehicular emissions continuing to play a significant role in Delhi’s pollution crisis, the government’s latest measures signal a renewed push to address the problem at its source and avoid severe smog episodes in the months ahead.