Ban on construction, demolition activities in Delhi-NCR from November 5-20: Union Minister

Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav on Friday (October 30, 2026) announced that there will be a ban on construction and demolition activities in Delhi and NCR from November 5 to 20, with some exemptions. Only 40-60% of actions to fight air pollution completed so far in Delhi, nearby States Only 40-60% of actions to fight air pollution completed so far in Delhi, nearby States Despite the air quality of Delhi and many other cities in the region already worsening to the “poor” and “very poor” levels, many actions to reduce air pollution are yet to be completed Only 40-60% of actions to fight air pollution completed so far in Delhi, nearby States storyline 1 The Commission for Air Quality Management in the National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas (CAQM) will issue an order on Friday (October 30, 2026), the Minister said.

While GRAP 1 remains in force, the CAQM is enforcing additional measures to make the overall actions on the air pollution in the region even more stricter. https://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Delhi/grap-1-curbs-imposed-in-delhi-ncr-as-air-quality-slips-into-poor-category/article71607093.