Punjab Government Bans Purchase of Petrol and Diesel Vehicles in Government Departments
Lahore:The Punjab government has decided to ban the purchase of petrol and diesel vehicles in government departments as part of its efforts to promote environmentally friendly transportation across the province.
According to the Chief Secretary Punjab, government departments will now be allowed to purchase only electric or hybrid vehicles, while vehicles required for field duties will be exempted from this restriction.
The Chief Secretary further stated that the issuance of No Objection Certificates (NOCs) for new petrol pumps will now be conditional upon the installation of electric vehicle charging units. No new petrol pump will be allowed to operate without an electric charging facility.
He emphasized that the promotion of green energy is a top priority for environmental protection and announced that a new Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy for Punjab will be introduced soon.
The Chief Secretary also revealed that the installation of electric charging units has been made mandatory for 170 new petrol pumps that have obtained NOCs. Additionally, NOCs for 170 new petrol pumps across 31 cities of Punjab have been issued through the e-Biz portal.
The initiative is aimed at reducing carbon emissions, encouraging clean energy adoption, and supporting sustainable development in the province.
