Delhi Approves Parivartan Scheme to Replace Old Commercial Vehicles

Truck and Bus Owners to Get Major Financial Benefits

Under the Centre's Parivartan (Programme for Accelerated Renewal and Incentivisation of Vehicle Assets for Reducing Transport Air Pollution and Network Emissions) scheme, owners who scrap their BS-IV or older commercial vehicles and buy new eligible vehicles will receive several benefits.

These include 100% exemption on motor vehicle tax and registration fees for 10 years, a 5% interest subvention, an 8% discount from vehicle manufacturers (OEMs), and fuel vouchers or a one-time benefit based on the vehicle category.

The scheme applies across Delhi-NCR, and the state where the vehicle is registered will provide the applicable incentives.

LGVs Must Be Electric Under the Scheme

The scheme covers Light Goods Vehicles (LGVs), Medium Goods Vehicles (MGVs), Heavy Goods Vehicles (HGVs), and buses. However, new LGVs purchased under the scheme must be electric. Meanwhile, old buses can only be replaced with BS-VI CNG or electric buses.

In addition, buyers of eligible used BS-VI or electric commercial vehicles will receive a 50% exemption on motor vehicle tax for 10 years, along with interest support and fuel-related benefits.

Relief on Pending Road Tax

The scheme also gives relief from pending road tax and fitness penalties that are more than one year old. However, eligible BS-IV commercial vehicles do not always need to be scrapped. Owners can also sell them in non-NCAP cities outside the National Capital Region, subject to the scheme's conditions.

Digital Process to Ensure Easy Access

The Delhi Government expects the scheme to modernise the commercial vehicle fleet while reducing transport-related emissions. Moreover, the entire process will run through a dedicated digital portal developed by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) to make applications simple and transparent.

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on the Parivartan Scheme 

Chief Minister Rekha Gupta said, "Parivartan will be a milestone in promoting clean transport and reducing pollution in Delhi."

She added, "The scheme marks an important step towards replacing old, highly polluting trucks and buses in Delhi-NCR with BS-VI, higher-emission-standard or electric vehicles. It will strengthen the Capital’s clean transport system while helping modernise the commercial vehicle fleet and reduce air pollution."

Highlighting the expected impact of the initiative, she said, "The scheme is expected to benefit around 2.07 lakh truck and bus owners in Delhi NCR. It will replace a large number of old, highly polluting commercial vehicles with cleaner and more modern ones, leading to a reduction in air pollution."

She further said, "The scheme will further strengthen the objectives of the Delhi EV Policy 2026. It will accelerate the modernisation of the commercial vehicle fleet and significantly reduce vehicular pollution."