NEW DELHI, Feb. 26 -- The Delhi Government has directed all its departments and autonomous bodies to switch their entire fleet of hired cars for electric vehicles within six months.

The Government, which has over 2,000 cars in its fleet, said it hopes its decision will inspire other cities in the country and the world to tackle the issues of pollution and climate change with the urgency they deserve.

The announcement came a day after the Aam Aadmi Party-led Government launched campaign "Switch Delhi" to encourage private vehicle owners to take a pledge to shift to electric vehicles and install a charging point within their premises in the next three years.

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