GRAP 4 Implemented In Delhi NCR; No Entry For Trucks, BS3 Petrol, and BS4 Diesel Vehicles

In order to curb 'Severe+' air pollution in the national capital region, the government of Delhi and the Commission of Air Quality Management (CAQM) have now implemented stage 4 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), encompassing an eight-point action plan. The GRAP-4 restricts the entry of trucks into Delhi, save for the LNG/CNG trucks and…

November 6, 20230Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

UP, Rajasthan, Haryana To Only Register CNG/Electric 3-Wheelers From January 2023

In order to reduce vehicular air pollution, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has ordered the governments of Uttar Pradesh (UP), Rajasthan and Haryana to register only electric and CNG auto-rickshaws in their regions from January 2023. The CAQM has also ordered a complete phase-out of diesel auto-rickshaws in the National Capital Region (NCR) by…

December 3, 20220Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani

Govt Could Ban 1 Million Diesel Vehicles In Delhi To Control Air Pollution

According to an analysis of government data, the air quality index of 450 could lead to the suspension of close to 9,50,000 diesel vehicles in the national capital region, including private cars, posing a threat to commuters unless adequate measures are taken. The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has recently revised its Graded Response…

July 18, 20220Comments

ByNikhil Ramchandani