𝗖𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘁 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗥𝘀 𝟱,𝟬𝟰𝟭 𝗖𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗢𝗹𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝘂𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗗𝗲𝗹𝗵𝗶-𝗡𝗖𝗥
The Union Cabinet approved a Rs 5,041 crore scheme to reduce vehicle pollution in Delhi-NCR. Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the decision on Wednesday.
The scheme targets more than 1.9 lakh trucks and 16,000 buses. These vehicles are BS-IV and older models. Owners will switch to BS-VI or electric vehicles.
Government data shows BS-I to BS-IV vehicles emit 67% more carbon monoxide and 97% more particulate matter than BS-VI vehicles.
Owners will receive:
- A 5% cut in interest on vehicle loans
- Monthly fuel vouchers for five years from oil marketing companies
- Discounts from automobile manufacturers
Owners must scrap old vehicles at registered scrapping facilities or sell them in non-NCAP cities. They must then purchase and register a new or used BS-VI or electric vehicle in Delhi-NCR.
State governments will provide tax concessions:
- A 100% motor vehicle tax concession and registration fee waiver for new vehicles
- A 50% motor vehicle tax concession for used BS-VI vehicles
- These concessions remain valid for 10 years
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, the National Capital Region Planning Board, and the governments of Delhi, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan will implement the scheme.
Officials expect the replacement of older diesel fleets to lower emissions from the commercial transport sector.