SIAM asks government to ban 15-yr old cars

Society of Indian Automobile Manufactures (SIAM) has asked the government to consider a ban on vehicles older than 15 years to curb pollution.

At SIAM’s 57th annual convention Vinod K Dasari, President of SIAM mentioned that the Indian automobile companies are doing their best to reduce pollution and are working towards moving to BS VI emission norms. He also urged the government to consider forming a national automotive board to increase the design capacity of manufacturers and indirectly help the Make in India cause.

According to the SIAM, car automobile makers are facing a tough time due to frequent policy changes. Currently, the auto industry contributes almost 50% of the nation's manufacturing output.

Transport Minister, Mr. Nitin Gadkari stated that the government will be bringing in second generation of Ethanol as an alternate fuel. Discouraging automobile manufacturers to make any more diesel-run vehicles, he said that diesel was adding to the huge import costs and pollution levels.

SIAM also launched a Vehicle Recall information page on which all automobile manufacturers of India will voluntarily publish data of specific vehicle recalls in the country.