New Delhi, March 4 -- The Centre has proposed new emission standards for tractors, harvesters, power tillers and construction equipment. The ministry of road transport and highways (MoRTH) proposed tightening Rule 115A of the Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989, by introducing TREM Stage V (Tractor Emission Stage V) norms for agricultural machinery and strengthening CEV Stage V (Construction Equipment Vehicle Stage V) standards for construction equipment through a draft notification issued on Friday. The public can submit comments to the draft in the next 30 days. In the tractor engine segment between 56 to 560 kilowatts, particulate matter limits will be cut by 40%, from October 1, 2026. For the first time, manufacturers in this segment wil...