‘Results visible next winter’: MoRTH secy on Delhi-NCR fleet renewal scheme
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) secretary V Umashankar said the ministry is targeting 230,000 truck and bus registrations under the scheme in a year
The Centre aims to conclude registrations for its PARIVARTAN scheme, aimed at replacing outdated commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives, within a year. Halfway through the two-year plan approved by the Union cabinet in June, the initiative targets 230,000 truck and bus registrations to curb air pollution in Delhi-NCR before the upcoming winter.
MoRTH Secretary V Umashankar stated that the ministry is on track to achieve 25,000 registrations by the end of October. Highlighting the success of CNG conversion from 1998 to 2002, Umashankar predicted visible improvements next winter if the scheme progresses as expected. The PARIVARTAN program offers a 25-30% discount on newer vehicles, with costs covered equally by the federal and state governments.
As of now, 1,357 vehicles have been registered for replacement, including 1,094 trucks and 263 buses, with Delhi leading the registrations at 785. The portal facilitating the process integrates data from various government databases, simplifying the eligibility check, vehicle scrapping, financing, and incentive claim procedures for beneficiaries.
The authorities are urging Uttar Pradesh and Rajasthan to intensify their outreach to increase registrations beyond the current concentration in Delhi and Haryana.
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