The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways announced on 9 October 2026 that the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will install Retrofit Emission Control Devices (RECDs) on 25 diesel generator sets. These generators are located at the 8.7 km long Package-IV of the Dwarka Expressway and are used for lighting and other operations. The move complies with Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) rules to reduce air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region, especially during winter. The release does not say when the installation takes effect.
Key points
- 25 diesel generator sets to be fitted with RECDs
- Location: Dwarka Expressway Package-IV (Basai to Kherki Dhaula intersection)
- Purpose: Strengthen air-quality compliance in Delhi-NCR during winter
- Compliance: Following directions from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM)
- Verification: NHAI will maintain GPS-tagged photographs of all installations
When it applies
The document does not state when it takes effect.
Who it affects
- DG sets used for Expressway lighting and associated operations
Refers to
- Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP)