No PUC, No Fuel: Delhi Cracks Down on Pollution with Strict New Rule

• Delhi mandates valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificate for fuel purchase starting Thursday.
• Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced the strict measure to combat worsening air quality.
• The rule aims to push drivers to get vehicles checked, reducing emissions, a major source of smog.
• Other steps include restricting non-BS-VI vehicles and mandatory online classes for Nursery to Class 5 students.
• While challenging for commuters, the government deems it necessary for public health amid 'severe' AQI levels.

Why It Matters: Delhi implements 'no PUC, no fuel' rule to tackle severe air pollution, impacting commuters.