On Wednesday, the Indian Union Cabinet approved a ₹9,585 crore scheme aimed at replacing outdated trucks and buses in the Delhi-NCR region to address severe air pollution issues. Targeting 1.91 lakh trucks and 16,329 buses, the initiative encourages owners of vehicles compliant with BS-IV or earlier emission norms to upgrade to BS-VI or electric vehicles. Funded through the National Capital Region Planning Board, the scheme will provide ₹5,041 crore from the Central Government and tax concessions from participating states. The transport sector contributes significantly to air pollution, with trucks and buses accounting for 36% of PM 2.5 emissions despite representing only 3% of the vehicle fleet. The scheme includes various incentives for vehicle owners, such as a 5% interest subvention on loans, monthly fuel vouchers, and tax waivers. The implementation will be fully digital, ensuring efficient management and monitoring of pollution reduction outcomes over a five-year period.