New Delhi, Oct. 15 -- The government plans to introduce BS-VII emission standards for new cars and sports utility vehicles (SUVs) from April 2029, followed by small goods delivery vehicles and pick-up vans from April 2030 and heavy-duty vehicles from April 2031, a senior government official said on Wednesday.

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has approved the proposed guidelines, which will be fully aligned with Euro 7 emission standards, the official said, PTI reported.

Draft notifications are expected to be issued this week.

Bharat Stage (BS) norms are India's vehicle emission standards that prescribe limits for pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons and particulate matter. The standards a...