CAQM clears Phased Shift towards Cleaner Light Goods Vehicles in Delhi-NCR; Strengthens Dust Control at Stone Crushing Units

The 29th meeting of the Full Commission of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas was held on 18.08.2026 under the Chairmanship of Shri Rajesh Verma. It approved issuance of Direction No. 102 mandating new registration of cleaner modes of Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs) in Delhi-NCR in a phased manner, in view of the significant contribution of the vehicular sector to PM2.5 emissions in Delhi-NCR and the disproportionately high particulate emissions from LGVs.

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B.The 29th meeting of the Full Commission of the Commission for Air Quality Management in NCR and Adjoining Areas was held on 18.08.2026 under the Chairmanship of Shri Rajesh Verma.
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With reference to the recent development "CAQM approves Phased Shift towards Cleaner Light Goods Vehicles in Delhi-NCR; Strengthens…", which one of the following statements is correct?

A.The meeting was chaired by Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan, and attended by various members of parliament, secretaries, and Hindi scholars.
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