Maharashtra forms committee to explore replacing fossil fuel vehicles with CNG and electric options for better air quality

The western Indian state of Maharashtra has formed a panel to study a proposal to ban petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai city amid worsening air quality and only allow electric or gas driven vehicles,

The seven-member committee is expected to conduct a study and submit a report with compilation of recommendations within three months.

In 2024 alone, Mumbai registered 2.79 lakh new vehicles, a 9.89 per cent increase compared to 2023. If a ban is implemented, it could significantly impact the automobile industry

Maharashtra is considering banning petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai to address deteriorating air quality. A seven-member committee will study the feasibility of allowing only electric or gas vehicles.

According to the government order, the committee headed by retired IAS officer Sudhir Kumar Srivastava will study the pollution and submit a report with its recommendations within 3 months. Maharashtra Govt Committee: The Devendra Fadnavis government of the state seems serious about the increasing air pollution in Mumbai.

The Maharashtra government has formed a panel to explore phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to curb rising pollution. Headed by Sudhir Kumar Shrivastava, the pa

Amid growing air pollution in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has established a panel to study the possibility of phasing out petrol and diesel-run vehicles, following a recommendation from the Bombay High Court.