Srinagar, July 10 -- The Delhi government's decision to defer the implementation of the fuel ban on end-of-life vehicles - originally set to begin on July 1 - is both a response to public pressure and a recalibration of policy execution. While the deferment offers temporary relief to vehicle owners, the revised timeline, which will now see the ban take effect in Delhi and five high vehicle-density districts of the NCR from November 1, and in the remaining NCR districts by April next year, keeps the policy's core intent intact: to curb toxic emissions and promote cleaner air. Delhi and its surrounding NCR have long been plagued by severe air pollution, with vehicular emissions being one of the top contributors. According to the Central Pol...