Scheme to speed up adoption of cleaner transport in Delhi-NCR gets Cabinet nod
The Union Cabinet has approved a two-year scheme to promote cleaner transport in the Delhi-NCR region. With a budget of ₹9,585 crore, the initiative aims to incentivize the replacement of older vehicles with BS-VI or electric vehicles. This effort is expected to significantly reduce vehicular emissions and improve air quality in the area.
- ▪The scheme will benefit approximately 2.07 lakh vehicle owners in the Delhi-NCR region.
- ▪It includes financial support such as 5% interest subvention on loans and monthly fuel vouchers.
- ▪Implementation will be fully digital, allowing for real-time monitoring and eligibility checks.
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The Union Cabinet on Wednesday (June 3, 2026) approved a two-year scheme aimed at reducing air pollution in the Delhi-NCR region by accelerating the transition to cleaner transport technologies.With a total financial outlay of ₹9,585 crore, including ₹5,041 crore from the Central government and an estimated ₹1,601 crore in tax concessions from the participating States, the scheme seeks to incentivise owners of trucks and buses registered in the Delhi-NCR region that comply with BS-IV or earlier emission norms to replace them with BS-VI or stricter emission-compliant vehicles, or electric vehicles (EVs).
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