India’s capital to ban fuel for old vehicles to curb pollution
From April 1, vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed to refuel in Delhi, the national capital territory of India.
The government says this is part of its effort to reduce pollution and improve air quality in the city.
According to the Times of India, the decision was announced after a meeting on air pollution control.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa said petrol stations would have special equipment to check the age of vehicles. If a vehicle is too old, it will not be given fuel.
The government will also inform India’s petroleum ministry about this new rule.
Delhi’s pollution problem has been a major concern for years, with vehicle emissions being one of the biggest causes.
To tackle this, the government has also decided to replace most public Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)buses with electric ones. By December 2025, around 90% of Delhi’s CNG buses will be removed and replaced with cleaner electric buses.
The city is also introducing new measures to control air pollution in buildings. Hotels, business complexes, and tall buildings will be required to install special anti-smog equipment to help reduce pollution.
