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Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa has announced that during the implementation of stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), only vehicles meeting BS6 emission standards from outside Delhi will be allowed to enter the city. This aims to curb pollution levels during periods of severe air quality.

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Delhi Restricts Entry to BS6 Vehicles From Outside State During Stricter Pollution Controls

New Delhi: In a bid to combat escalating air pollution levels, Delhi Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa announced stricter vehicle entry regulations. Under stages III and IV of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), only vehicles compliant with Bharat Stage VI (BS6) emission standards will be permitted to enter the capital from outside the state.

The announcement, made earlier today, signals a ramp up in efforts to control vehicular emissions, a major contributor to Delhi’s notorious air quality issues. GRAP stages III and IV are implemented during periods of severe and hazardous air quality, triggering a range of measures to reduce pollution.

“We are committed to taking all necessary steps to protect the health of Delhi residents,” stated Minister Sirsa. “Restricting entry to only BS6 compliant vehicles from outside Delhi during these critical periods will significantly reduce the influx of polluting vehicles and contribute to cleaner air.”

The move is likely to impact commercial vehicle operators and private vehicle owners planning to enter Delhi from neighboring states. Authorities are expected to implement strict enforcement measures to ensure compliance. The Minister’s office has advised travelers to verify their vehicle’s compliance status before planning trips to Delhi when GRAP stages III or IV are in effect. Details on how the compliance would be monitored will be released shortly.

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