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flag India plans to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in Delhi to cut air pollution, prioritizing electric and hybrid models.

flag The Indian government is planning to phase out petrol and diesel vehicles in the Delhi-NCR region, aiming to reduce air pollution. flag New vehicle registrations will be limited to electric, CNG, or hybrid models. flag Commercial vehicles are expected to transition first, with privately-owned cars and two-wheelers following later. flag Plans also include improving air quality by redeveloping roads, using mechanized sweepers, and installing anti-smog equipment. flag Gopal Rai of the Aam Aadmi Party defended the government's efforts, highlighting successful schemes like Odd-Even and increased green belt areas. flag A CAG report, however, criticized lapses in pollution control, including irregularities in issuing Pollution Under Control certificates and poor public transport infrastructure.

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