Delhi is preparing a wider winter air pollution control programme, with stricter action planned across vehicles, construction, waste, industry and traffic. Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav reviewed the plan with Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sept. 28, 2026. Officials also discussed coordinated action across the National Capital Region (NCR).

The plan comes as government agencies prepare for winter conditions, when several pollution sources can combine with weather conditions that affect air quality.

No PUCC, No Fuel And Vehicle Restrictions

The government plans a citywide “No PUCC, No Fuel” campaign at 500 automatic number plate recognition-enabled fuel stations. Officials also plan stronger action against non-compliant vehicles.

From Nov. 1, vehicles registered outside Delhi and below BS-VI emission standards will face entry restrictions. CNG and electric vehicles will be exempt under the announced plan.

Delhi will also promote public transport. Its bus fleet has reached 6,840 vehicles, including 5,088 electric buses, according to the government. Last-mile connectivity is reported at all 228 Metro stations.

Construction And Waste Measures

Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction will face restrictions from Nov. 1 to Jan. 31. A complete construction and demolition ban is planned from Dec. 10 to Jan. 20.

The government reported 1,193 kilometres of road redevelopment completed. The remaining work is targeted for completion by Nov. 15.

Waste burning will receive additional ward-level monitoring. The plan also includes stronger market waste collection and enforcement of waste-management rules.

Hotspots And Industrial Monitoring

Officials have identified 37 hotspots for public participation programmes by Oct. 10. The government said 42 hotspots have already been rectified.

Industrial monitoring stations are planned to increase from 47 to 60. The plan also includes 334 enforcement teams and an AI-enabled Command and Control Centre.

The strategy links Delhi’s local measures with NCR-wide coordination on agricultural burning and other regional pollution sources.