On April 2025, the Delhi government announced new anti-pollution policies amid growing criticism of its seasonal approach. The measures include stricter vehicle checks, EV infrastructure expansion, and improved monitoring. However, experts say these are not enough unless backed by year-round action and regional cooperation.

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• Vehicles from other states must now show valid PUC to enter Delhi
• Delhi to add 48,000 EV charging points by 2026; 18,000 public, 30,000 semi-private
• Six new air quality monitoring stations to be set up across the city
• Eco-park planned to process electronic waste, often ignored pollution source
• Delhi has 8% of India’s vehicles, worsening congestion and emissions
• BS6, CNG rules exist, but vehicular pollution still high, enforcement weak
• GRAP seen as reactive, not long-term, lacks root-cause approach
• EVs no silver bullet if powered by coal-generated electricity
• Experts demand better public transport, clean alternatives to personal vehicles
• Regional pollution flow from nearby states; experts urge joint “air shed” plan