New Delhi, Oct. 31 -- In a move aimed at tackling worsening air quality in the national capital and adjoining areas, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on Friday announced a ban on the entry of all non-Delhi-registered BS-III and below standard commercial goods vehicles into Delhi starting from November 1.

According to the amended Direction issued by CAQM, all non-Delhi-registered Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) that are not BS-VI compliant will be strictly prohibited from entering the National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi from November 1.

In a statement, the Commission said that the decision is part of broader efforts to curb vehicular emissions, one of the ma...