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The new policy targets vehicles older than 15 years for petrol and 10 years for diesel to combat severe air pollution in the capital.

Delhi environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa speaks to the media after a meeting with officials to discuss anti-pollution measures.
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Environment minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa in the Delhi Assembly. (PTI)

Overview

  • The Delhi government will prohibit fuel sales to petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years starting April 1, 2025.
  • AI-enabled cameras and gadgets are being installed at petrol stations to identify non-compliant vehicles by their registration year.
  • The government aims to phase out nearly 90% of CNG-driven public buses and replace them with electric buses by December 2025.
  • Mandatory anti-smog measures, including the installation of smog guns, will be enforced for high-rises, hotels, commercial complexes, and major construction sites.
  • Additional measures include promoting electric vehicles, expanding public charging infrastructure, and exploring cloud seeding for artificial rain during severe pollution episodes.