The Uttar Pradesh government has set an ambitious target of reducing air pollution levels in the National Capital Region (NCR) by 30-35% during 2026, while announcing a series of measures aimed at curbing vehicular emissions and accelerating the transition to cleaner transport.
State Chief Secretary S.P. Goyal said the government would make pollution under control certificates (PUCC) mandatory across NCR districts from October 1 and implement a strict "No PUCC, No Fuel" system, under which vehicles without valid certificates would be denied fuel at filling stations.
