India, Oct. 21 -- Delhi chief minister Rekha Gupta on Tuesday announced a Winter Action Plan to combat air pollution in the national capital, with the measures set to remain in force from November 1 to February 28.

Under the plan, vehicles registered outside Delhi that do not meet BS-VI emission standards will be barred from entering the national capital from November 1 to January 31.

The government has also announced several measures to discourage private vehicle use and reduce pollution, including doubling parking charges at authorised parking sites, staggered office timings and a 50% work-from-home mandate for government and private offices.

Parking charges at authorised parking facilities will be doubled from November 1 to February...