New Delhi: The Delhi government is considering a new plan that could help owners of old petrol and diesel cars avoid scrapping or selling their vehicles outside the city. As part of its efforts to reduce air pollution, the government is exploring the idea of encouraging people to convert their old internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles into electric vehicles (EVs).

The policy aims to significantly increase the number of electric vehicles registered in Delhi over the next few years, says The Indian Express. Under the proposal, the government may offer a financial incentive of Rs 50,000 to the first 1,000 vehicle owners who choose to retrofit their old petrol or diesel cars and convert them into EVs. An........

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