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This special report focuses on the Commission for Air Quality Management's (CAQM) directive to combat severe air pollution in Delhi by banning certain commercial vehicles. From November 1, commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi not compliant with BS-VI emission norms are prohibited from entering the national capital. According to the report, 'this kind of haze that you see around me is just all smog. So all the PM 2.5 particulate matter which has been trapped in the air is going to come near the surface.' The measure aims to restrict heavy vehicle movement to curtail particulate matter and smog, which plague the city as winter approaches. As a transitional measure, BS-IV compliant commercial vehicles will be allowed entry until October 31, 2026. However, there are no restrictions on Delhi-registered commercial vehicles, BS-VI compliant vehicles, or those running on CNG, LNG, or electricity.
