IndiaIndia's Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) aims to accelerate the PARIVARTAN scheme, which targets replacing older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR with cleaner alternatives like BS-VI or electric vehicles to reduce air pollution. Originally planned over two years, the goal is now to complete registration of all beneficiaries within one year, with an interim target of 25,000 registrations by October. The program offers discounts of up to 30% on new vehicles, funded jointly by the central and state governments. As of now, 1,357 vehicles have been registered for replacement, with individual owners comprising the majority of participants. The government emphasizes expanding the initiative beyond Delhi and Haryana to ensure broader impact ahead of the next winter pollution season.
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