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.

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