India, May 16 -- The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has approved a series of major anti-pollution measures for Delhi-NCR, including a phased shift to electric three-wheelers, restrictions on fuel supply to vehicles without valid pollution certificates and stricter action against stubble burning in neighbouring States.

The Commission also approved Draft Direction No 101, which proposes that fuel stations across NCR will supply fuel only to vehicles carrying valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUC) from October 1, 2026.

The decisions were taken during the 28th full commission meeting held virtually on May 15 under the chairmanship of CAQM Chairperson Rajesh Verma. Senior officials reviewed multiple issues linked to a...