Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of In Re: News Item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect and poor maintenance appearing in ‘The Times of India’ dated 25.05.2025". The original application was registered suo-motu based on the news item titled "Futala Lake’s charm fades amid neglect …
The Hon’ble Supreme Court in its order March 23, 2018 has directed EPCA to examine the new parameters that can be introduced in Pollution under Control (PUC) centres. EPCA has reviewed the global practices to assess the potential of adopting testing of additional parameters including nitrogen oxides (NOx) and particulate …
This report provides a comprehensive overview of vehicle remote sensing, an emissions measurement technique which has been used for more than 25 years to evaluate emissions from passing motor vehicles in real-world driving. Review technical details of the vehicle remote sensing test method, describe the multiple types of emissions analyses …
The maximum benefits of a fleet modernization program can be achieved by conducting a subsidized scrappage program along with early adoption of BS VI standards starting as soon as 2019. Despite the fact that there are far fewer heavy-duty trucks and buses than motorcycles and cars plying the roads in …
Poor air quality across Indian cities threatens the health of millions, and pollution levels have remained at dangerous levels throughout the last decade. To address the urban air quality crisis, officials have targeted motor vehicles, a major source of pollution in urban areas. Actions to-date have emphasized cleaner fuels and …
Inspection and maintenance (I/M) programs are key to identifying high-emitting vehicles and mitigating their impact on air quality and climate. This paper assesses best practices for I/M programs targeting heavy-duty vehicles and makes recommendations on how to improve HDV I/M programs in the future.
Controlling emissions from the in-use fleet, particularly from high emitters and older vehicles, can immediately alleviate urban air pollution. As pressure to address China's air quality issues builds, Guangdong Province has taken several steps toward that end. Cities in Guangdong have established programs based on their specific capabilities and needs. …
A comprehensive survey, setting India’s policy options in the context of international experience and assessing technology costs versus health and economic benefits under several scenarios. Rising transportation activity—the ever-increasing demand to move more people and goods further and faster—is both a cause and an effect of India’s rapid economic growth. …
The objective of this document is to present an Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) policy for the city of Chennai, which can be applied to other cities in Tamil Nadu, based on applicability of local service conditions. Intermediate Public Transport (IPT) refers to modes that fill the gap between public and …
The Municipal Corporation of Delhi has chalked out a plan to build 116 new roads in the city but decided to outsource the job to a private firm, given the flak it has received for poorly-maintained roads across the city in the past. A budget of Rs. 832 crore has …
This paper will review the role of I/M in a comprehensive motor vehicle pollution control strategy, summarise the international experience with a good I/M programme, review and critique the current pollution under control (PUC) programme and the steps currently underway to improve it, and provide a similar review and critique …
