India’s PARIVARTAN scheme aims to cut pollution from trucks and buses
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The Government of India launched the PARIVARTAN Scheme in Delhi-NCR to encourage truck and bus owners to replace older, polluting vehicles with newer, cleaner models.
The program recognizes that commercial vehicles are essential to the region’s economy, and owners need financial assistance to make the switch. While trucks and buses comprise only 3% of vehicles in Delhi-NCR, they contribute around 36% of PM2.5 pollution, prompting the government to address this imbalance.
PARIVARTAN offers several financial benefits to eligible vehicle owners, including a 5% interest subsidy on loans for five years, a ten-year waiver of road tax and registration fees, and discounts of at least 8% on new vehicle purchases. Owners who buy eligible vehicles also qualify for monthly fuel assistance up to ₹4,800, and those choosing electric vehicles can receive a one-time benefit of up to ₹2.56 lakh.
The scheme involves collaboration between the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, several other government ministries, automobile manufacturers, banks, and oil companies. These groups work together to simplify the process of replacing older vehicles. Vehicle owners can register for the program through the PARIVARTAN website, and the initiative aims to support both economic activity and environmental improvements in the growing Delhi-NCR region.
