Delhi Government tightens pollution control measures; announces electric vehicle push
The Hindu
Delhi CM Gupta introduces new PUC policy, EV charging expansion, air quality monitoring, and eco-park to combat pollution.
Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced in the Assembly on Wednesday (April 2, 2025) that the Delhi government will introduce a new policy for issuing Pollution Under Control (PUC) certificates to vehicles from other states, in a bid to tackle air pollution.
The move comes in response to the Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) report titled ‘Vehicular Air Pollution in Delhi’, which flagged lapses in the national capital’s pollution control mechanisms.
Ms. Gupta also announced a significant expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure in Delhi, stating that by 2026, the city will have 48,000 charging points—18,000 government-operated and 30,000 semi-private.
Additionally, six new air quality monitoring centres will be set up to improve pollution tracking and enforcement.
The Chief Minister further revealed plans to establish a new eco-park dedicated to processing electronic waste, aiming to curb air pollution caused by improper disposal of e-waste.
“These steps are crucial in strengthening Delhi’s fight against pollution, ensuring stricter enforcement and better infrastructure,” Ms. Gupta said while speaking on the CAG report.
As air pollution remains a persistent challenge in Delhi, the government’s latest measures aim to address policy gaps and improve regulatory oversight to ensure cleaner air for residents.
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