Maharashtra Govt Forms Panel To Explore Petrol, Diesel Car Ban In Mumbai Amid Pollution Concerns

The Maharashtra government has established a committee to explore the potential ban on fossil fuel powered vehicles in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region (MMR), allowing only CNG and EVs in response to the city's deteriorating air quality. It is to be noted that the MMR covers areas from the surrounding districts, including Thane, Raigad, and Palghar.