MoHUA Approves Guidelines for PARIVARTAN Scheme to Accelerate Replacement of Old Trucks and Buses in NCR

Key Highlights:

• Guidelines for the PARIVARTAN Scheme have been approved by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA).
• The scheme aims to replace older, polluting trucks and buses in the National Capital Region (NCR) with cleaner Bharat Stage (BS)-VI compliant or electric vehicles.
• Total scheme outlay is ₹9,585 crore, including ₹5,041 crore central government budgetary support.
• The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) will implement the scheme, funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB).
• Incentives include Motor Vehicle Tax concessions, registration fee waivers, 5% interest subvention, and a minimum 8% OEM discount.

Detailed Insights:

• The PARIVARTAN Scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet on June 3, 2026, and its operational guidelines are now in place.
• It aligns with the Prime Minister's vision to reduce vehicular pollution and create a healthier living environment in Delhi-NCR.
• Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and NCT of Delhi have issued notifications for tax concessions and registration fee waivers for new vehicles under the scheme.
• 11 Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), covering over 95% of the commercial vehicle market, have signed MoUs to offer discounts.
• The scheme will be implemented through an integrated digital platform interfacing with VAHAN, V-Scrap, DigiELV, and PFMS for transparent delivery of benefits.
• This initiative marks a significant step towards cleaner air and a more sustainable National Capital Region.

Key Concepts Involved:

• PARIVARTAN Scheme: A government initiative to accelerate the replacement of old, polluting commercial vehicles in the NCR with cleaner alternatives.
• Bharat Stage (BS) norms: Emission standards set by the Indian government to regulate air pollutants from internal combustion engines.
• National Capital Region (NCR): A metropolitan area encompassing Delhi and several surrounding districts from Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan.
• National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB): A statutory body responsible for planning and promoting balanced development of the NCR.