The western Indian state of Maharashtra has formed a panel to study a proposal to ban petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai city amid worsening air quality and only allow electric or gas driven vehicles,

In 2024 alone, Mumbai registered 2.79 lakh new vehicles, a 9.89 per cent increase compared to 2023. If a ban is implemented, it could significantly impact the automobile industry

The seven-member committee is expected to conduct a study and submit a report with compilation of recommendations within three months.

This follows the Bombay High Court's directive earlier this month after taking suo moto cognisance of the city and its suburbs' worsening pollution crisis. The court spelled out some more steps for the state government and stated that the measures need to be taken immediately.

The Maharashtra government has formed a panel to explore phasing out petrol and diesel vehicles in Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR) to curb rising pollution. Headed by Sudhir Kumar Shrivastava, the pa

Amid growing air pollution in Mumbai, the Maharashtra government has established a panel to study the possibility of phasing out petrol and diesel-run vehicles, following a recommendation from the Bombay High Court.