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PMO Action on Delhi Pollution: Key Steps (November 2025)
- The Air Quality Index (AQI) in Delhi-NCR stays in the very poor range for two weeks, with some areas hitting severe levels.
- 37% of vehicles in the region run on old BS I to BS III norms, causing big pollution problems.
- PMO orders quick checks on vehicles that break emission rules and uses ANPR, RFID, and ITMS systems for real-time enforcement.
- Push for electric vehicles: Build more charging stations, make subsidies work better, and add more EVs on roads.
- States like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab must take fast steps for better air.
- Work from home: At least half the staff in all offices (public and private) should work from home; staggered hours to cut traffic.
- GRAP Stage 2 active: The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) adds emergency rules to fight smog.
- PMO now watches pollution closely; more steps are expected soon.
PMO Steps In to Fight Delhi’s Bad Air: Tough Rules for Dirty Cars and Quick Push for Electric Vehicles
Delhi’s air is getting worse every day. The Air Quality Index (AQI) has been in the very poor zone for two weeks now. Some places have even reached the severe level. This bad air comes from cars and trucks that give off too many harmful gases. It also comes from farmers burning crop waste in fields nearby. The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) is now taking strong action to fix this problem.
On November 25, 2025, a big meeting happened in the PMO. The Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister led it. Officials from different departments joined. The PMO told them to check vehicles that do not follow clean air rules. About 37 percent of vehicles in Delhi and nearby areas still use old engines from BS I to BS III. These old engines make a lot of smoke and dirt in the air. The PMO wants fast checks and strict punishment for these vehicles.
The PMO also wants more electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads. Electric cars do not make smoke. They help clean the air. The government will build more places to charge EVs. They will also give money to buy EVs through subsidies. These steps will make EVs easier to get and use. The PMO says everyone should switch from petrol and diesel cars to EVs as soon as possible.
States around Delhi, like Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Punjab, must act now. They need to take real steps to make the air better. The PMO is watching them closely. More orders may come soon.
Other Steps to Help Clean the Air
The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has turned on Stage 2 of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP). This plan has emergency rules for bad air days. All government and private offices in Delhi must follow new work rules. At least half of the workers should work from home. Offices can also start at different times to avoid too many cars on roads at once. These changes will cut down traffic and smoke from vehicles.
Since November 11, 2025, Delhi’s air has been very bad. Cars and trucks make up a big part of the problem. The PMO wants to use new tools like cameras and sensors to catch dirty vehicles right away. This will make sure rules are followed.
Why This Matters for Delhi and India
Bad air is dangerous for health. It causes breathing problems and other illnesses. Delhi’s winter air gets worse because of cold weather and smoke from fields. The PMO’s steps show that the government cares about clean air. Switching to EVs will help long-term. EVs run on electricity, not fuel, so they make no smoke. More charging spots will make people feel safe to buy EVs.
India wants 30 percent of new vehicles to be electric by 2030. These new rules will help reach that goal. The PMO is now in charge of watching pollution every day. This means quick changes are coming.
Everyone hopes these steps make Delhi’s air better soon. Cleaner air means healthier lives for all.
Source: thehansindia.com
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