Diesel Car Ban: The committee constituted on energy transition has suggested a ban on diesel-run vehicles in big cities by the year 2027. Apart from this, the committee headed by former petroleum secretary Tarun Kapoor has also recommended phasing out of conventional engine-powered motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers by 2035. Let’s know the complete details about it.
Petrol and diesel vehicles run in the country. At the same time, the era of electric vehicles has also started. The number of electric vehicles is continuously increasing in the country. Meanwhile, discussions about banning diesel vehicles are coming to the fore. However, the Petroleum Ministry has made it clear that the government has not yet accepted the recommendation to ban diesel four-wheelers in cities with a population of more than one million.
Removal of vehicles
The committee constituted on energy transition has suggested the adoption of electric and gas-powered vehicles along with banning diesel-powered vehicles in big cities by the year 2027. Apart from this, the committee headed by former petroleum secretary Tarun Kapoor has also recommended phasing out of conventional engine-powered motorcycles, scooters and three-wheelers by 2035.
Diesel
In a tweet on Wednesday, the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas clarified the position on the recommendation of this committee and said, “The ministry has received the report of the committee constituted on energy transition. However, the Government of India is yet to accept this report of the committee.” In this report submitted to the government in February last, it has been said that no new diesel bus should be run in urban areas for about 10 years.
Tips for switching to low carbon fuels
The Petroleum Ministry said, “India is committed to achieving the goal of net zero emissions by the year 2070. The committee constituted on energy transition has given comprehensive suggestions for adopting low carbon fuel. The vision of the committee is future oriented.
