BJP government imposes a strict fuel ban on old vehicles; anti-smog measures and plantation drives also announced
📅 Updated: March 1, 2025 |
⛽ Delhi’s 15-Year-Old Vehicles To Be Denied Fuel From April
In a major crackdown on vehicular pollution, the Delhi government has ordered that vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed to refuel at petrol pumps starting April 2025.
Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa, who recently took charge, announced the move on Saturday as part of the government’s action plan to combat rising air pollution in the capital.
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🗣️ “We are installing gadgets at petrol pumps that will identify vehicles older than 15 years, and no fuel will be provided to them,” Sirsa stated after a high-level meeting with officials.
This policy aligns with Delhi’s existing rule that prohibits 10-year-old diesel vehicles and 15-year-old petrol vehicles from plying on roads. However, now, such vehicles will not even be able to refuel within city limits.
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🚛 Focus On Heavy Vehicles & Strict Monitoring
📌 Initial Phase of Implementation:
🔹 The first focus will be on heavy vehicles entering Delhi.
🔹 Teams will monitor compliance and enforce existing regulations.
🔹 Violators may have vehicles impounded and scrapped, as per the 2021 directive.
💨 Anti-Smog Measures & Pollution Control
Alongside restrictions on old vehicles, the Delhi government is also implementing a range of new anti-pollution initiatives:
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🔹 Anti-Smog Guns for Big Businesses 🏢
✅ Large organizations, hotels, high-rise buildings, and commercial complexes will be required to install anti-smog devices.
🔹 Annual Plantation Drive 🌱
✅ University students will be encouraged to participate in a large-scale tree-planting campaign every year.
🔹 New Forests in Vacant Lands 🌳
✅ Government land in Delhi will be converted into urban forests to reduce pollution levels.
🔹 Exploring Cloud Seeding ☁️
✅ Authorities will study the feasibility of using artificial rain (cloud seeding) to clear air pollution during peak pollution periods.
🔴 “Delhi Must Fix Its Own Pollution First” – Minister Sirsa
🚨 In response to previous AAP government claims blaming stubble burning in neighboring states, Sirsa emphasized that Delhi itself contributes over 50% of its pollution.
🗨️ “We have only one goal: The one who is causing pollution will also provide the solution. When we reduce pollution in our state, only then will we be able to tell other states,” he stated.
📉 Despite slight improvements, Delhi remains one of the most polluted cities globally, recording 157 days of poor or worse AQI in 2024.
🚦 What This Means for Delhi Vehicle Owners
🚗 Key Takeaways:
✅ 15-year-old petrol vehicles and 10-year-old diesel vehicles will not get fuel from April.
✅ Heavy vehicle entry into Delhi will be strictly monitored.
✅ Non-compliant vehicles risk being impounded and scrapped.
✅ New environmental policies will target industries, businesses, and urban infrastructure.
📌 What’s Next?
🔍 The Delhi government will now:
✅ Set up surveillance at fuel stations to track compliance.
✅ Monitor air pollution levels post-implementation.
✅ Assess the effectiveness of anti-smog measures and urban forestry projects.
🚗 If you own an older vehicle in Delhi, now is the time to consider alternatives—whether it’s upgrading to an electric vehicle, selling your old car, or opting for public transport.
Stay tuned for more updates on Delhi’s evolving environmental policies!
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