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Owing to alarming AQI levels of Delhi, Environment Minister Gopal Rai has urged the Centre to only allow CNG, electric, and BS VI-compliant vehicles in Delhi NCR.
Overall Air Quality Index (AQI) recorded at 410 against 504 on Saturday, as per the System of Air Quality Forecasting and Research (SAFAR-India).
Expressing concern about the expected deterioration in air quality in the coming days due to Diwali and stubble burning in neighbouring states, Delhi Environment Minister Gopal Rai shot off a letter to Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav urging that only CNG, electric and BS VI-compliant vehicles be permitted in Delhi-NCR.
Delhi air pollution: The overall air quality index (AQI) of Delhi was recorded at 460 as of 7 am, according to the data by Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB).
Diesel Bus Ban Delhi: The CAQM had issued an order stating that all buses originating from NCR districts and traveling to Delhi should be electric or CNG-based, or comply with the diesel-VI emission standards from November 1 onwards.