The Delhi Government approved the PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivisation of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme on July 20, 2026. It provides scrapping incentives for old commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, autos) and encourages their replacement with cleaner alternatives including EVs. Transport contributes over 40% of Delhi's air pollution, making vehicle renewal critical. CM Rekha Gupta said PARIVARTAN and the Delhi EV Policy 2026 together form a comprehensive clean air strategy. Priority will be given to vehicles over 10-15 years old.
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Delhi Approves PARIVARTAN Scheme to Scrap Old Commercial Vehicles and Reduce Transport Air Pollution
Key Points
- The Delhi Government approved the PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivisation of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme on July 20, 2026
- It provides scrapping incentives for old commercial vehicles (trucks, buses, autos) and encourages their replacement with cleaner alternatives including EVs
- Transport contributes over 40% of Delhi's air pollution, making vehicle renewal critical
- CM Rekha Gupta said PARIVARTAN and the Delhi EV Policy 2026 together form a comprehensive clean air strategy
- Priority will be given to vehicles over 10-15 years old
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• PARIVARTAN: Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivisation of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions • Delhi Government approved: July 20, 2026; CM Rekha Gupta (BJP) • Transport = 40%+ Delhi air pollution; complements Delhi EV Policy 2026 (July 1 – March 31, 2030) • Delhi: India's most polluted capital; GRAP mechanism for emergency air quality measures
