Delhi Curbs NCR Vehicle Entry: Pollution Fight or Regional Rift?

• Delhi government bans non-Delhi registered, non-BS-VI private vehicles from entering the capital to combat pollution.
• The decision impacts millions of commuters from NCR cities like Noida, Gurugram, Ghaziabad, and Faridabad, who rely on Delhi for work and services.
• Experts, including former NCRPB officials, criticize the move as a "direct attack" on the National Capital Region's integrated concept.
• Concerns raised about potential traffic jams at 60 entry points, increased corruption, and the lack of a long-term, coordinated pollution solution.
• Critics argue the ban unfairly targets private vehicles from NCR while public transport infrastructure remains inadequate.

Why It Matters: Delhi's vehicle entry ban sparks NCR integration debate, raising concerns over commute, corruption, and long-term pollution strategy.