Indian government proposes pollution-based vehicle scrappage policy, shifting focus from age.

The Indian government is developing a vehicle scrappage policy based on pollution levels rather than age, as stated by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Secretary Anurag Jain. During a Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers meeting, Jain emphasized the need for a reliable pollution check system and sought the industry's assistance. Currently, vehicles over 15 years old must be scrapped, but the new focus aims to avoid penalizing well-maintained vehicles.

September 10, 2024
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