The Road Ministry has issued a draft notification for implementing Bharat Stage-V and Bharat Stage-VI norms for the automobile sector, covering the four-wheeler category. It has also decided to advance the date for implementation of the higher level emission standards.
The BS-V norms were to be implemented from April 1, 2022 and BS-VI from April 1, 2024.
To reduce the harmful effects of emissions on environment, the Ministry has now decided to implement BS-V norms from April 1, 2019. BS-VI norms, which aim at substantial reduction in Nitrogen Oxide levels will be implemented from April 1, 2021.
Draft norms for two- and three-wheeler categories will be notified shortly with advanced timelines similar to the four wheeler category, said a release.
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