No Fuel For 15-Year-Old Vehicles In Delhi From April 1, Plans Cloud Seeding To Curb Pollution
From April 1, vehicles older than 15 years will not be allowed to refuel in Delhi as part of the government's effort to control pollution. The Delhi government is also making smog guns mandatory for high-rise buildings, hotels and commercial complexes. Plans for cloud seeding to tackle severe pollution are also under consideration.
No Fuel For 15-Year-Old Vehicles In Delhi From April 1, Plans Cloud Seeding To Curb Pollution
Starting April 1, vehicles that are 15 years or older will not be allowed to refuel at any fuel station in Delhi, according to Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa. This decision follows orders from the National Green Tribunal (NGT) and the Supreme Court, which have banned the extension of registration for such vehicles.
A special team will be made to identify such vehicles so that they could be taken out of Delhi and also to ensure that such vehicles are not allowed to enter the city, Sirsa said.
Delhi Govt. action plan to tackle air pollution
- Delhi government will put 11 thousand buses on the roads by 2026, including about 8000 e-buses.
- To detect old vehicles in the capital, 'Impulse System' is being installed at 500 petrol pumps, which will identify old vehicles and significantly reduce vehicular pollution in the capital.
- Big hotels, office complexes, airports, construction sites… all must install anti-smog guns.
- Delhi's high-rise buildings, hotels, commercial complexes, malls... smog guns are necessary for all.
- The feasibility of cloud seeding will be thoroughly studied so that all necessary permissions can be obtained from the central government authorities.
- Delhi Government will involve Delhi University students and Eco Club members of Delhi Government schools to spread the message about pollution control measures to their family members and neighbours.
- Forests will be created on vacant lands to increase green cover in Delhi.
Cloud Seeding Plan to Induce Rain
To tackle high pollution levels, the Delhi government is exploring cloud seeding as a measure to induce artificial rain. The administration will seek necessary permissions for implementing this technology when pollution levels peak.
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