Benefits on EV purchase, fuel vouchers: Centre approves scheme to cut pollution levels in Delhi
The Indian government has approved a new scheme to reduce pollution levels in the Delhi-NCR region. This initiative aims to promote cleaner transport by providing financial incentives for vehicle owners to switch to less polluting vehicles, including electric ones. The scheme is expected to benefit over 200,000 vehicle owners and is part of a broader effort to improve air quality in the area.
- ▪The scheme will be funded by the National Capital Region Planning Board with a total financial outlay of ₹9,585 crore.
- ▪It aims to encourage the scrapping of older BS-IV and BS-III vehicles in favor of cleaner alternatives.
- ▪The Centre will provide interest subsidies, fuel vouchers, and tax exemptions to support vehicle owners in this transition.
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Benefits on EV purchase, fuel vouchers: Centre approves scheme to cut pollution levels in DelhiThe scheme will be funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).Updated on: Jun 03, 2026 8:41 PM ISTBy HT News DeskShare viaCopy link Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Wednesday announced that the Union Cabinet has approved a scheme aimed at reducing pollution levels in Delhi–NCR. He added that the initiative will improve air quality, promote cleaner transport, and benefit vehicle owners by supporting the shift to less polluting vehicles.Air pollution in the Delhi-NCR remains a severe public health challenge, particularly during winter months.
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