At the Aironomics 2025 summit held in the national capital, Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta announced a strong roadmap to combat the city’s worsening air pollution, and this plan to boost electric vehicles (EVs) could make Delhi a model state for sustainable urban air management.
Speaking at the summit themed ‘A New Air Agenda: Pathways for Scale and Systematic Impact,’ Gupta unveiled key initiatives — from phasing out old vehicles to shifting completely to electric buses by 2028.
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| Delhi EV policy plans to scrap old petrol and diesel vehicles -- Photo: E-Vehicle Info. |
“We have lost clean air, and are responsible for it,” Gupta said, stressing that her government had acted within its first 100 days in office.
Key measures to tackle Delhi’s air pollution
Scrapping old vehicles
Gupta revealed that a detailed scrappage policy has been introduced for petrol and diesel vehicles that have exceeded their lifespan.
“Old cars will not be allowed to run. Petrol and diesel vehicles whose life has ended will be removed from the roads,” she said.
This move is expected to significantly reduce vehicular emissions, one of the major contributors to Delhi’s air pollution.
Shift to electric public transport
Delhi plans to fully electrify its public transport fleet by 2028. The first phase has already started with 400 electric buses called DEVI on the roads, with 200 more to be added soon, and this will also boost EV infrastructure.
“By 2028, all public buses in Delhi will run on electricity,” Gupta said. The government is also setting up over 4,000 EV charging stations to support this transition.
Cleaner alternatives for trucks and slums
Some proposals discussed at the summit include:
Phasing out 33 per cent of diesel and CNG trucks
Replacing 33,000 diesel buses with electric or CNG alternatives
Providing clean cooking fuel (LPG) to families living in non-notified slums
These changes aim to reduce emissions from freight and residential sources
Summit brings together global and national stakeholders
The Aironomics 2025 summit was hosted by the Council for International Economic Understanding (CIEU) under the Bharat Climate Forum, with advisory firm Dalberg. It featured participation from global bodies like the World Bank, World Health Organization (WHO), and United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP).
Topics included:
Carbon markets and green bonds
Real-time air quality monitoring
Community-driven environmental solutions
Implications of Delhi’s clean air plan
Delhi’s new air agenda could bring major health and environmental benefits:
Reduced pollution: Lower respiratory issues, especially among children and the elderly
Cleaner transport: Less dependence on fossil fuels and reduced carbon footprint
Economic growth: Clean air attracts investment and improves worker productivity
Community engagement: Citizens feel empowered and informed in the fight for clean air
E-Vroooom’s views
If implemented effectively, this could make Delhi a model for sustainable urban air management and green transport via electric vehicles.
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