New Delhi, Oct. 22 -- As Delhi's air quality once again dips into the 'very poor' zone, the government is looking at new measures to rein in pollution. Among the ideas under discussion: mandating electric-powered construction vehicles and simplifying electric vehicle (EV) charger installations in housing complexes.

With NCR's Air Quality Index (AQI) crossing the 300 mark this month, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) and the Automotive Research Association of India (Arai) are deliberating on both fronts, according to two people aware of the matter.

The proposal aims to curb emissions from heavy machinery used in infrastructure projects - a significant but often-overlooked contributor to winter smog - and encourage wider EV...