(a) whether world`s environment/climate is being affected aversely due to plying of petrol vehicles in cities like Delhi etc. as reported in Hindustan (Hindi edition) dated October 17, 2000;
(b) if so, the facts and details of the matter reported therein; and
(c) the steps the Government propose to overcome the problem?
MINISTER OF ENVIRONMENT AND FORESTS (SHRI T.R. BAALU)
(a) No, Sir.
(b)Does not arise.
(c) The steps taken by the Government to control vehicular pollution in Delhi and other metropolitan cities include notification of stringent Mass Emission Standards known as India 2000 norms akin to Euro-I norms for motor vehicles manufactured from 1.4.2000 in the entire country and more stringent Mass Emission Standards known as Bharat Stage-II akin to Euro-II norms for registration of four wheeled private (non-commercial) vehicles from 1.4.2000 in the National Capital Region, 1.1.2001 in Mumbai and from 1.7.2001 in Chennai and Calcutta, notification of specification of two-stroke engine oil effective from 1.4.1999 in the entire country, supply of improved quality fuel commensurate to upgradation of automobile technology, supply of unleaded petrol in the entire country and adoption of clean fuels.