India, March 9 -- The Delhi government, in its drive against End of Life Vehicles (ELVs), has identified around 7,000 such vehicles in the last six months, officials aware of the drive said on Saturday.

All petrol vehicles older than 15 years and diesel vehicles older than 10 years are considered as ELVs in Delhi-NCR.

"We did a pilot in many areas and the test has been successful. We recorded around 25 lakh exclusive number plates, of which around 7,000 were ELVs. Through the new system the fuel station staff will be informed of such vehicles immediately through an audio message," a transport department official said.

Last week, environment minister Manjinder Sirsa announced that fuel will not be given to such ELVs in Delhi after March...