New Delhi, Sep 21 (PTI) CII on Wednesday said it is seeking more time from the Commission for Air Quality Management (CAQM) to comply with its order regarding the ban on diesel gensets in NCR.
In an official representation made to the Ministry of Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Government of India, CII, on behalf of industry members of Delhi-NCR, has suggested that the timeline for total adoption of converting to Piped Natural Gas/Compressed Natural Gas (PNG/CNG) or dual hybrid technology and retrofitting emission control devices be extended to a minimum time of one year, the industry body said in a statement.
As per the CAQM order dated February 8, 2022, it will be illegal to use generator sets fuelled by diesel in NCR from October 1, 2022, ahead of the winter 'pollution' season.
