Is Delhi turning a corner on pollution, and can the government sustain the gains?
Can Rekha Gupta’s winter plan keep pollution in check?
Delhi’s air quality has improved on several key measures in 2026, according to government data. But with GRAP Stage I now in force, Chief Minister Rekha Gupta’s winter action plan targets vehicle emissions, construction dust, road pollution and industrial smoke. Is Delhi turning a corner on pollution, and can the government sustain the gains?

