New Delhi, Oct 06: The government on Monday announced a phased programme for introducing Euro-IV vehicular emission norms in the country by ‘10. This will require a total investment of Rs 55,000 crore by the oil and automobile industry. The policy will seek to improve fuel quality and vehicular engine specifications.

Speaking to newspersons here, petroleum minister Ram Naik said, “The Cabinet has approved an auto fuel policy that lays a roadmap for implementing Euro-II, III and IV vehicular emission standards by ‘10”.

The Bharat Stage II (equivalent to Euro-II norms), will be applicable to all automobiles throughout the country from April 1, ‘05. These norms are currently in place in 11 cities — Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Surat, Kanpur and Agra.
All automobiles and fuel — petrol and diesel — will have to meet Euro-III emission specifications in these 11 cities from April 1, ‘05 and Euro-IV norms by April 1, ‘10. Bureau Report