Delhi Makes Two Anti-Pollution Rules Permanent Amid Rising Concerns

• Delhi government permanently implements two anti-pollution measures previously under GRAP-4, announced Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa.
• Vehicles cannot purchase fuel in Delhi without a valid Pollution Under Control Certificate (PUCC).
• Non-Delhi vehicles not meeting Bharat Stage VI (BS-VI) emission standards will face entry restrictions into the capital.
• The decision aims to reduce pollution from older, high-emission vehicles and prevent severe air quality episodes.
• Government seeks to act proactively, avoiding emergency measures and public inconvenience during winter pollution.

Why It Matters: Delhi permanently enforces PUCC for fuel and BS-VI entry for non-Delhi vehicles to combat pollution.