Govt to introduce Bharat Stage V & VI norms from 2019: Gadkari

"The draft notification proposes BS V norms to be implemented by April 2019 for new vehicle models and April 2020 for existing vehicle models," Gadkari told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

The Government is looking to roll out Bharat Stage V (BS V) and Bharat Stage VI (BS VI) norms for vehicles from 2019 and 2021, respectively for four-wheelers, Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari told Parliament on Thursday.

"The draft notification proposes BS V norms to be implemented by April 2019 for new vehicle models and April 2020 for existing vehicle models," Gadkari told the Lok Sabha in a written reply.

As per the proposal, BS VI norms are expected to be implemented by April 2021 for vehicle models and April 2022 for existing vehicle models, Gadkari said.

"The draft notification amending Central Motor Vehicles Rules, 1989 regarding BS V and BS VI emission norms have been put up on the official website of the Ministry for consultation with the public and other stakeholders," the Minister informed the Parliament.

The Government has also issued notification for use of electric and hybrid vehicles and alternate fuel like bio-CNG, bio-diesel, flex-fuel to reduce the harmful effects of emissions on the environment, he added.