The PARIVARTAN Scheme for Vehicle Renewal
Environment · Saturday, 29 August 2026
The PARIVARTAN Scheme aims to replace older commercial vehicles in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI or electric alternatives to curb air pollution. The scheme offers interest subventions, road tax waivers, and OEM discounts.
Quick highlights
- Outlay of ₹9,585 crore targeting 2 lakh pre-BS-IV commercial vehicles.
- Provides a 5% interest subvention on fleet loans for 5 years.
- 100% Road Tax and registration fee waiver for 10 years in NCR states.
- Upfront 8% discount from participating auto manufacturers (OEMs).
- Monthly fuel vouchers for BS-VI and up to ₹2.56 lakh incentive for EVs.
Context
Implemented by MoRTH and funded by the NCR Planning Board, PARIVARTAN focuses on the commercial fleet renewal to combat seasonal smog in North India.
Significance
It incentivizes the 'scrappage' economy and supports the domestic commercial EV manufacturing sector through direct purchase incentives.
Exam Angle
GS Paper III: Environment and Infrastructure. Useful for questions on pollution control and the Vehicle Scrappage Policy.
Remember this
- Implementing Ministry: MoRTH.
- Target: Delhi-NCR commercial trucks/buses.
- Road Tax waiver period: 10 years.
- Interest subvention: 5% for 5 years.
- NCRPB is under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs.
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