As a one-time exception, the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) has now permitted DG Sets for all capacity ranges, to be run only for emergency services in the National Capital Region NCR, even under periods of restrictions under the GRAP only up to December 31.
DG sets deployed for emergency services are also required to install / adopt appropriate means for emission control in the intervening period and with effect from January 1, 2024, the Government said in a release.
Such DG sets shall be permitted to operate in the NCR, strictly subject to adherence to the stipulated schedule / measures for emission control.