India, Oct. 28 -- Starting November 1, commercial goods vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet the BS-VI emission standards will be prohibited from entering the national Capital.

The decision follows directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) aimed at tackling vehicular pollution in the city. BS-VI compliant vehicles meet stricter emission standards, contributing towards curtailing pollution.

The transport department, in a public notice, stated that BS-IV compliant goods vehicles would be allowed entry into Delhi only up to October 31, 2026, as a transitional arrangement.

The move is part of a phased plan to shift fully to cleaner vehicles that meet stricter emission norms. As per the notification, the...