July 8, 2025

New Delhi, the capital of India, has decided to pause a contentious vehicle scrappage policy intended to curb severe air pollution following strong opposition from the public. The regulation, which came into effect on July 1 in New Delhi but has now been put on hold, prohibited refueling and allowed for the seizure of private petrol cars older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years. The authorities believed that this measure would help alleviate the dangerous smog that blankets the city during winter. However, the plan faced fierce criticism, with opponents arguing that it would disrupt the daily routines of many residents who lack viable transportation alternatives. As a result, the enforcement of the policy has been suspended. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa mentioned that the government is working on developing a new approach to dealing with old vehicles that addresses pollution issues without excessively burdening the public.

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