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Complete Petrol/Diesel Vehicle Ban in India? 5 Major States Leading the Charge
- Several major cities in India are facing air quality issues due to pollution from outdated vehicles, leading to health concerns like respiratory problems and heart diseases.
- States like Delhi, Maharashtra, and Karnataka are implementing bans on old petrol and diesel vehicles to address the worsening air quality.
- Delhi has banned 15-year-old petrol and 10-year-old diesel vehicles from being refueled, using ANPR systems for enforcement.
- Madhya Pradesh is planning to ban outdated vehicles, conducting high-level discussions on the proposal.
- Maharashtra is studying the possibility of banning old vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region to reduce emissions and promote cleaner transportation.
- Telangana is implementing strict fitness tests for vehicles over 15 years old to reduce emissions and combat pollution.
- West Bengal has mandated scrapping of private and commercial vehicles over 15 years old in Kolkata and Howrah.
- The central government is also promoting EV adoption through initiatives like the vehicle scrappage policy to reduce pollution and encourage sustainable transportation.
- India is leading the EV transformation to combat pollution, promote electric mobility, and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
- Government efforts at both central and state levels aim to facilitate a smoother transition to sustainable vehicles and reduce the environmental impact of outdated vehicles.
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