West Bengal government to phase out 15-year-old commercial vehicles
On October 18, the West Bengal government decided to make the registration numbers of the commercial vehicles that are 15 years old invalid to easily spot those.
The government took the initiative to combat air pollution in the city.
The West Bengal Pollution Control Board (WBPCB) will step up against stockpiling of fireworks not complying with noise and air pollution rules.
It was also decided at the meeting that the old polluting "chullahs" will be replaced with low-emission electric or clean fuel ovens by December 31.
"The state government will also consider incentives for electric vehicles," the source said.