The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) on August 18, 2026, issued an interim report regarding abatement of vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR.
The following has been stated: -
•The Expert Committee for Abatement of Vehicular Emissions submitted its interim report to the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), recommending an accelerated transition to zero-tailpipe-emission vehicles and machinery to address severe air pollution in Delhi-NCR.
•It proposes phased retirement of older internal combustion engine vehicles, with BS-I to BS-III vehicles exiting immediately, BS-IV vehicles by 2030, BS-VI two-wheelers by 2035, and BS-VI four-wheelers by 2040.
•The report recommends phased zero-emission vehicle mandates for new sales, financial and scrappage incentives, EV retrofitting, expanded charging infrastructure and a statutory “Right to Charge” framework.
•It also proposes electrification of government fleets, public transport and construction equipment, alongside stronger emission monitoring, low-emission zones and road-dust control measures.
•Additionally, it recommends coordinated action to address pollution from industries, waste burning, construction activities, diesel generators and stubble burning, with the long-term objective of achieving near-zero emissions across major sectors within the next decade.
The detailed notification is given in the document below.
