Stricter Emission Norms To Come Into Effect From Tomorrow

Starting April 2023, new and more stringent driving emission norms will be rolled out for vehicles in India, more popularly known in recent times as Real Driving Emissions or RDE norms. These emission norms are regulations set by the government to limit the number of pollutants released by vehicles while in use. These norms are put in place to reduce the harmful effects of vehicular emissions on public health and the environment. The Indian government has been implementing stricter driving emission norms in phases to improve air quality and reduce the health risks associated with pollution.

In India, the driving emission norms are known as Bharat Stage (BS) emission standards, which are based on European emission standards. The first BS standard was introduced in 2000. Since then, the government has been upgrading these standards to reduce the emissions of harmful pollutants such as carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides, hydrocarbons, and particulate matter.

The impact of these driving emission norms on India has been significant. The implementation of these norms has led to a reduction in the number of pollutants released by vehicles, resulting in improved air quality. This has reduced the health risks associated with pollution, including respiratory and cardiovascular diseases.

Cars that do not meet the required emission norms are not allowed to be sold in India. This has led to some car models being discontinued, as they could not meet the required emission standards. Some of the cars that were discontinued include the Maruti Suzuki Omni, Tata Safari, and Mahindra Scorpio.

Both consumers and car manufacturers have felt the effect of these driving emission norms. Car manufacturers have had to invest heavily in research and development to meet the required emission standards, which has increased the cost of production. This has led to an increase in the cost of vehicles, making them more expensive for consumers.