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Delhi Apologizes for Pollution Woes, Bans Non-BS VI Cars
5 Nov
Summary
- Delhi minister apologized to NCR residents for driving restrictions.
- Non-BS VI vehicles banned in Delhi until January 31, 2027.
- Air quality in Delhi remains in the 'very poor' category.
Delhi's environment minister, Manjinder Singh Sirsa, issued an apology on Thursday to residents of the National Capital Region (NCR) for the disruptions caused by vehicle entry restrictions. These measures, part of the city's winter action plan, prohibit non-BS VI vehicles from entering Delhi and are in effect from November 1, 2026, through January 31, 2027.
Sirsa acknowledged seeing social media videos of vehicles being turned away at the city borders, emphasizing that the restrictions, while inconvenient, are crucial for public health, particularly for children. He urged NCR residents to comply with the directive, highlighting their role in protecting Delhi, which is also their city.
Enforcement efforts have been significant, with over 45,000 non-Delhi-registered vehicles below BS-VI standards detected violating the ban since November 1. The restrictions, however, exempt CNG and electric vehicles. Delhi's air quality has remained in the 'very poor' category for the fourth consecutive day, with the AQI recorded at 368 on Thursday morning.
