Delhi introduces retrofit devices on heavy vehicles to curb pollution

The Delhi Pollution Control Committee (DPCC) is set to commence installation of such components on 30 Bharat Stage III and Bharat Stage IV vehicles, especially from government and public sector vehicles. If the trial becomes successful, then the technology is likely to become a part of Delhi’s long-term pollution control policy.

Sirsa called this strategy a “decisive leap” towards using technology to curb pollution and said it could be a role model for other cities in the country. The purpose of the installation of this device is to control air pollution in the national capital. However, the pollution control orders will continue, Sirsa said. This approach will help in curbing Delhi’s pollution levels.

Officials said the initiative is meant to replace blanket bans on heavy vehicles with targeted, technology-based measures. Every winter, owners of heavy vehicles have to bear financial losses amid the ban on entering Delhi under the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP).