Pre-Bharat Stage norm vehicles should be scrapped, says top official

Pre-Bharat Stage norm vehicles should be scrapped, says top official

Ministry of Road Transport & Highways Secretary Anurag Jain on Thursday pitched for scrapping of pre-BS era vehicles, especially commercial heavy vehicles, citing pollution and safety issues. Bharat Stage (BS) norms were introduced in the country in 2000. “If look at pre-BS vehicles, these do so much of pollution. The vehicles which are from before … Read more

Can think of increasing speed limit if road discipline improves: Transport secy | India News

Can think of increasing speed limit if road discipline improves: Transport secy | India News

NEW DELHI: Union road transport secretary Anurag Jain on Thursday said govt is not in favour of increasing the maximum speed limit on highways from the current 100 kmph to 120 kmph on National Highways until there is significant improvement in discipline among road users, including drivers. On the need to focus more on reducing … Read more