New Delhi, July 1 -- In a major policy shift to combat the annual winter toxic smog, the Delhi Government on Wednesday notified a comprehensive, permanent winter pollution master plan.

According to a press release issued by the Department of Environment and Forest, the new framework establishes permanent rules that will automatically come into force every year from November 1 to February 28, eliminating the need for separate annual orders.

The measures are aimed at controlling vehicular emissions, dust pollution and the open burning of waste. Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said the new framework consolidates various existing orders into a single, clear and stringent system, making compliance easier for all concerned departments, institution...