Question : EFFICIENCY NORMS FOR VEHICLES



(a) whether the Union Government proposes to prescribe fuel efficiency norms for vehicles in the country to make them more fuel efficient;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the time by which it is likely to be implemented in the country?

Answer given by the minister


MINISTER OF THE STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI MAHADEO SINGH KHANDELA)

(a) to (c) Yes, Madam. Finalization of such norms involves in-depth examination and consultation with various stakeholders including concerned line Ministries/Departments. As such the Government has not fixed any target date for notifying the fuel efficiency norms.