The government will strengthen the “No PUCC-No Fuel” campaign across 500 fuel stations and step up action against End-of-Life vehicles.
Dust-generating demolition and outdoor civil construction will be prohibited from November 1 to January 31, while a complete ban on construction and demolition activities will be enforced from December 10 to January 20. The government has also announced stricter curbs on construction-related activities, according to news agency ANI.
NEW DELHI: With winter approaching, the Delhi government has stepped up preparations to tackle air pollution, announcing a series of preventive measures under its Winter Action Plan for 2026-27. Delhi’s public transport network will also be strengthened, with the government aiming to raise average daily Metro ridership from 65 lakh to 72 lakh and DTC ridership from 37 lakh to 42 lakh. To reduce peak-hour traffic, the government has also planned staggered office timings and a 50% work-from-home arrangement during the winter pollution period. MCD offices will operate from 8:30 am to 5 pm, while Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi (GNCTD) offices will function from 10 am to 6:30 pm.
Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said the government is shifting from a reactive approach to preventive action, with departments assigned clear targets and timelines. The government will strengthen the “No PUCC-No Fuel” campaign across 500 fuel stations and step up action against End-of-Life vehicles. The plan focuses on key pollution sources, including vehicular emissions, road dust, construction activities, industrial emissions, open burning and traffic hotspots.