New Delhi, July 22 -- The Delhi Cabinet has approved the implementation of the PARIVARTAN scheme, aimed at reducing transport-related air pollution by replacing ageing commercial vehicles with cleaner alternatives.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced the decision on Monday.

The scheme, introduced by the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), focuses on phasing out older, high-emission trucks and buses operating in the Delhi-National Capital Region (NCR). It encourages owners to switch to electric or BS-VI compliant vehicles through a range of financial incentives.

Scheme Outlay and Coverage

The PARIVARTAN programme has a total financial outlay of Rs 9,585 crore, of which Rs 5,041 crore will be contributed by the Centr...