The policy aims to drastically reduce vehicular emissions by promoting EVs, mandating electric school buses, and expanding charging infrastructure.

In terms of composition, petrol and ethanol-blended vehicles continued to dominate with a 73.1 per cent share, while EVs accounted for 12.7 per cent of total registrations, the data showed.

The decision triggered sharp criticism from environmental experts. They said the absence of a targeted approach for regions facing the worst pollution was a major gap.

In its EV policy expected next year, Delhi govt is planning to offer higher subsidies and better charging infrastructure to boost adoption.