The Delhi government, following the directives of the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM), has announced a ban on the operation of BS-III petrol and BS-IV diesel light motor vehicles (LMVs) within the city. Additionally, diesel-operated medium goods vehicles (MGVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs) registered outside Delhi, with emission standards of BS-III or below, are prohibited from entering Delhi, except for those transporting essential commodities or providing essential services.