Delhi: A major step has been taken to tenancy air pollution in Delhi from today, November 1, 2025. Now the entry of non-Delhi registered and commercial vehicles unelevated the BS-VI standard has been vetoed in the capital. This visualization has been taken jointly by the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and Delhi Transport Department. Every year in winter, the level of pollution crosses dangerous limits; hence, this visualization has been taken under the government's "Graded Response Action Plan" so that the air quality can be improved.
Which vehicles are allowed, and which are banned?
According to the new rules, only BS-VI standard vehicles will be worldly-wise to enter Delhi. Apart from this, CNG, LNG, and electric vehicles will moreover be exempted from this restriction. At the same time, Delhi-registered commercial vehicles, if they are stuff used locally, have moreover been unliable entry. However, old BS-IV or unelevated diesel vehicles are now completely banned.
Nevertheless, the government has provided some relief as a transition period. BS-IV vehicles coming from outside states have been temporarily unliable to enter Delhi till 31 October 2026. Its purpose is to requite time to the transport industry so that they can convert their old vehicles in vibrations with the new environmental standards in a phased manner.
Why was this step necessary?
Every year between October and January, Delhi's air becomes poisonous. The smoke emanating from stubble burning, construction work, and diesel vehicles takes air pollution to its peak. According to the Central Pollution Tenancy Board (CPCB) report, diesel trucks contribute well-nigh 30% to Delhi's pollution. This is why the government decided to ban old vehicles. BS-VI vehicles emit up to 80% fewer pollutants than old engines, which will help in pollution control.
What will be the effect?
The biggest impact of this visualization will be on the transport sector. Owners of older vehicles will have to move to new BS-VI engines or vehicles based on volitional fuels. This may increase the initial investment but will result in fuel savings and reduced maintenance financing in the long run.
At the same time, worldwide citizens can get its uncontrived goody in the form of resurgence in air quality. Experts say that if this rule is strictly implemented, then a significant resurgence can be seen in the AQI situation of Delhi in winter.
This visualization of the Delhi government is a positive step from an environmental point of view. Now it remains to be seen how strictly and unceasingly it is implemented on the ground.
