Delhi's Vehicle Count Surpasses Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai Combined
Delhi's registered vehicles now match the combined total of Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai, causing significant road congestion and environmental concerns.
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This problem of congestion gets aggravated in the national capital as lakhs of vehicles enter Delhi every day from neighbouring cities in the National Capital Region (NCR). In a written reply, Union road transport and highways minister Nitin Gadkari informed the Lok Sabha on Thursday that the four mega cities have nearly 3.1 crore vehicles, with nearly 90% of these (more than 2.7 crore) being private vehicles. Delhi accounts for nearly 52% of the private vehicles registered in these cities, the data show.
Responding to a question on whether easy and cheap vehicle loans from banks are contributing to the increased ownership of private vehicles and the steps taken to discourage this trend, the minister said, “Banks take credit decisions as per their Board approved policies subject to overarching regulatory guidelines, including the instruction contained in RBI’s master circular on ‘Loans and Advances -- Statutory and other Restrictions’, and to meet legitimate credit needs of the customers”.
Recently, the ministry informed a parliamentary committee, which had taken up the issue of air and water pollution in Delhi-NCR, that the region, including Delhi, has around 3.3 crore registered vehicles, of which nearly 2.2 crore have valid registration and fitness level. It also said that Delhi-NCR has been at the forefront of adopting BS emission norms when compared to pan-India timelines. Nearly 85 lakh vehicles in the entire region comply with BS-VI norms.
The growing number of vehicles in Delhi not only contributes to traffic congestion but also exacerbates air pollution levels. The government has been taking several measures to address these issues, including the implementation of more stringent emission norms and promoting public transportation. However, the challenge remains significant, and sustained efforts are required to mitigate the environmental and traffic-related problems in the national capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many registered vehicles are there in Delhi?
Delhi has more than 1.5 crore registered vehicles.
What is the combined total of registered vehicles in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai?
The combined total of registered vehicles in Mumbai, Kolkata, and Chennai is also more than 1.5 crore.
What percentage of vehicles in Delhi are private?
Nearly 52% of the private vehicles registered in these cities are in Delhi.
How many vehicles in Delhi-NCR comply with BS-VI norms?
Nearly 85 lakh vehicles in the entire Delhi-NCR region comply with BS-VI norms.
What steps are being taken to reduce vehicle ownership in Delhi?
The government is implementing more stringent emission norms and promoting public transportation to reduce vehicle ownership and address traffic and pollution issues.
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