21 July 2026

Delhi Cabinet approves PARIVARTAN scheme to phase out old commercial vehicles

The PARIVARTAN scheme is a significant government policy intervention for reducing transport emissions and accelerating EV adoption through center-state financial cooperation.

Notes

• The Delhi Cabinet cleared the implementation of the Central Government's PARIVARTAN (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme.
• Objective: To reduce vehicular emissions in Delhi-NCR by incentivising the replacement of older, highly polluting commercial trucks and buses with electric and BS-VI compliant vehicles.
• Financial Outlay: Total scheme outlay is ₹9,585 crore, which includes ₹5,041 crore contributed by the Central Government (approved by the Union Cabinet on June 3).
• Coverage: The scheme is expected to benefit approximately 2.07 lakh truck and bus owners in the Delhi-NCR region.
• Key Incentives: Owners of BS-IV or older Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), and Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs) who scrap their old vehicles and purchase new electric LGVs will receive a 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration fees for 10 years from the Delhi government.
• Policy Alignment: The initiative aligns with the objectives of the Delhi EV Policy-2026 to modernize commercial fleets and lower transport air pollution.

Questions

1. Incentivising vehicle scrapping alongside promoting electric mobility is crucial for mitigating urban air pollution in major metropolitan regions. Discuss in the context of vehicular emission control policies in India. 150 words
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2. Vehicular emissions contribute significantly to air quality degradation in the National Capital Region (NCR). Examine how fleet modernization, financial incentives, and cooperative federalism can address the challenge of urban air pollution. 250 words
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Prelims

1. What does the acronym 'PARIVARTAN' stand for in the context of the fleet renewal scheme approved to curb vehicular emissions?

   1. A Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivization of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions
   2. B Promotion and Accelerated Replacement of Industrial Vehicles and Transport Assets for Reducing National Emissions
   3. C Plan for Acceleration and Renewal of Intercity Transport Vehicles Aimed at Reducing Toxic Emissions
   4. D Programme for Automotive Recycling and Incentivization of Transport Assets for Network Efficiency

2. Under the PARIVARTAN scheme implementation in Delhi, what specific tax incentive is offered to owners of BS-IV or older Light Goods Vehicles who scrap their vehicles to buy new electric ones?

   1. A 50% exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration fees for 5 years
   2. B 100% exemption from motor vehicle tax and registration fees for 10 years
   3. C 75% exemption from road tax for 8 years
   4. D 100% subsidy on toll tax for 5 years

Syllabus

• Government policies and interventions GS2
• Infrastructure: energy, ports, roads, airports, railways GS3

Topics

• Pollution Control
• Public Policy
• Environment & Ecology

Sources

• Delhi Cabinet clears implementation of Central govt. scheme to phase out old, polluting commercial vehicles