pollution enforcement
Delhi Implements Strict PUC Certificate Enforcement: No Fuel Without Valid Pollution Certificate From December 18
Dec 17, 2025 12:54 am CST
Starting December 18, Delhi will enforce a new regulation prohibiting vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates from refueling at petrol stations. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced comprehensive measures including camera surveillance at fuel stations, entry restrictions for non-BS-VI vehicles, and expansion of the city's electric bus fleet to combat deteriorating air quality in the national capital.
Mumbai Implements GRAP-4 Restrictions Despite Lower AQI Levels Than Delhi: A Comparative Analysis
Dec 01, 2025 12:43 pm CST
Mumbai has implemented GRAP-4 restrictions across multiple areas reporting 'very poor' and 'severe' air quality levels, despite having AQI readings significantly lower than Delhi. The BMC has halted construction activities, issued stop-work notices to 50 sites, and deployed enforcement squads across all wards to monitor compliance. This proactive approach contrasts with Delhi's implementation criteria, highlighting different regional approaches to addressing urban air pollution challenges.
Mumbai Deploys Flying Squads to Combat Rising Air Pollution Crisis: BMC Implements Strict 28-Point Action Plan
Nov 20, 2025 11:15 pm CST
Mumbai's Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation has launched specialized flying squads to enforce its 28-point air pollution control guidelines across all administrative wards. This urgent action comes as the city faces its most polluted month of 2025, with AQI frequently reaching unhealthy levels. The initiative includes possible implementation of GRAP-4 measures, construction site regulations, and citizen cooperation to combat the worsening air quality crisis.
Delhi Intensifies Anti-Pollution Measures with 500+ Inspections and 9,000+ Challans in 24 Hours
Nov 06, 2025 01:23 am CST
Delhi authorities have ramped up pollution control efforts with over 500 inspections and 9,000+ vehicular challans issued in 24 hours. The comprehensive campaign includes construction site monitoring, road dust mitigation, and deployment of anti-smog guns across the city. With an AQI of 202, officials report improvement over previous years while continuing efforts under the Winter Action Plan to maintain cleaner air as the colder season approaches.