Petroleum Ministry clarification on the ban on diesel-powered 4-wheelers
Petroleum Ministry clarification
Ban On Diesel Vehicles: The Ministry has issued a clarification on the recommendation of a panel of the Petroleum Ministry to ban diesel-powered four-wheelers. The Petroleum Ministry has said that the government has not yet accepted the recommendation to ban diesel four-wheelers in cities with a population of more than one million.
The Ministry of Petroleum has given this information by tweeting that the report of the Energy Transition Advisory Committee has been received by the Ministry of Petroleum. But the Government of India has not yet accepted the report. The ministry said that the suggestions of the Energy Transition Advisory Committee are associated with several stakeholders, including ministries as well as states. This report will be discussed with all the stakeholders. In such a situation, no decision has been taken yet regarding the report.
Petroleum Ministry clarification
Report of the Energy Transition Advisory Committee #ETAC has been received by the #MoPNG, The Govt. of India is yet to accept #ETAC Reports.
— Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (@PetroleumMin) May 9, 2023
Petroleum Ministry said, India wants to achieve the target of net zero emissions by the year 2070. The Energy Transition Advisory Committee has given several suggestions for the adoption of low carbon fuels and the vision of the committee is about the future.
The suggestions of #ETAC relate to multiple ministries & a range of stakeholders including States. Consultation with various stakeholders on the #report are yet to be initiated. No decision has yet been taken on #ETAC recommendations.@HardeepSPuri @Rameswar_Teli @PIB_India
— Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (@PetroleumMin) May 9, 2023
In fact, this panel of the Ministry of Petroleum has recommended a ban on diesel-powered cars and SUVs in the coming days. In its report, the panel has recommended the central government to ban diesel-powered four-wheelers by 2027 in cities with a population of more than 1 million. In the report, only the registration of electric vehicles has been emphasized from 2024. It has been said in the report that no new diesel bus should be run in urban areas.
