Delhi Pollution: Whenever the entry of commercial vehicles is banned in Delhi in the name of pollution, its impact is not only visible on the roads, but it shakes the entire business and industrial structure. From transport to mandis, factories and small traders, every link pays the price of this decision. The question is, should only trucks and the business world bear the burden of pollution control?
direct attack on supply chain
All India Motor and Goods Transport Association (Regd.) President Rajendra Kapoor told ABP Live team that about 70,000 to 80,000 commercial vehicles enter and exit Delhi every day. It is through these vehicles that essential commodities, raw materials and finished products reach the city. As soon as the ban is imposed, the entire supply chain comes to a halt, which has a direct impact on the markets and industries.
Economic loss of hundreds of crores daily
According to Kapoor, due to the ban on commercial vehicles, the transport and business world has to suffer a direct loss of about Rs 300 to 400 crore per day. Due to goods not arriving on time, orders are canceled, delivery penalties are imposed and the pace of business comes to a halt.
double blow on transporters
During the ban, transporters have to suffer additional losses of Rs 8,000 to Rs 15,000 per truck per day. Bank installments, driver’s allowance, parking charges and late delivery penalties have all put the truck business under financial pressure. In many cases, the loss increases due to spoilage of goods.
The pace of trade and industry slowed down
Rajendra Kapoor said, both production and sales are being affected due to goods not reaching markets, factories and warehouses on time. Especially small traders and MSME units, who have limited cash, are suffering the most in this crisis. Due to supply disruption, there is instability in the prices of essential commodities.
Distance of traders from outside states
Due to pollution and frequent restrictions, traders and buyers from other states have started staying away from the markets of Delhi. The result of this is that the business in the wholesale markets is decreasing and Delhi’s years old business reputation is being damaged.
need for a balanced policy
Controlling pollution is undoubtedly necessary, but the solution cannot be to simply ban trucks. What is needed is a practical and sustainable policy that takes effective action on the actual pollution sources and at the same time avoids unnecessary economic damage to transport, trade and industry.
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