New Delhi, April 28 -- In a major step toward protecting Delhi's forest reserves and promoting a cleaner environment, Minister of Environment Manjinder Singh Sirsa has directed the complete replacement of all diesel and internal combustion engine vehicles operated by the Forest Department with Electric Vehicles (EVs) within 60 days, Office of the Minister of Environment, Forest & Wildlife Government of NCT of Delhi said in a press release.

In the move, the Minister highlighted the urgent need to minimize pollution in forest areas and safeguard wildlife.

The Forest Department has been instructed to conducminimiseiled vehicle study and submit a transition plan within seven days. Furthermore, with immediate effect, the entry of all non-ess...