The Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has taken significant steps to combat air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR) during its 28th meeting. Key measures include a ban on the registration of new petrol, diesel, or CNG three-wheelers in Delhi-NCR starting January 1, 2027, with a phased introduction of electric three-wheelers in Gurugram, Faridabad, Sonipat, Ghaziabad, and Gautam Buddha Nagar by January 1, 2028. The ban will extend to other NCR districts by January 1, 2029. Additionally, the CAQM will enforce restrictions on fuel supply to vehicles without valid Pollution Under Control Certificates (PUCC) across the NCR starting October 1. This initiative aims to mitigate emissions contributing to harmful pollutants like PM2.5 and NOx. The commission also highlighted a concerning rise in stubble burning incidents in Punjab and Haryana, with Punjab reporting 8,986 incidents this year. Furthermore, the CAQM plans to enhance air quality monitoring by adding 46 new stations, bringing the total to 157. In a bid to engage the public, the CAQM has launched the “Clean Air Dialogues” series for discussions on air pollution issues.