Archive · 23 Jun 2025
Chennai to Introduce CNG Cattle Vehicles for Cleaner Air
The city of Chennai is getting new vehicles to catch stray cows.
The old vehicles ran on diesel and caused pollution.
The new ones will use cleaner CNG fuel.
The city is spending money to buy these new vehicles.
Some people think just new vehicles won't solve the problem; they want stricter rules about letting cows roam free.
Chennai's civic body will replace old cattle-catching vehicles.
Eight diesel vehicles will be replaced with eco-friendly CNG models.
Rs 2.56 crore has been allocated for the new fleet.
The new vehicles aim to reduce pollution and improve efficiency.
Residents want stricter regulations to address stray cattle.
- Who
- Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC)
- What
- Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is replacing old cattle-catching vehicles with CNG models.
- When
- Announced on Monday; the vehicles are expected to be rolled out over the coming months.
- Where
- Chennai
- Why
- To improve operational efficiency, reduce pollution, and modernize civic infrastructure.
GCC's Perspective
Resident Perspective
Addressing Stray Cattle Issue
GCC's Perspective
Focus on vehicle upgrade to reduce pollution and improve operational efficiency.
Resident Perspective
Focus on stricter regulations and enforcement to tackle the root cause of stray cattle.
- Allocation
- Rs 2.56 crore
- Vehicles to be replaced
- Eight
- Fuel for new vehicles
- CNG (Compressed Natural Gas)
- Cost per vehicle
- Rs 32 lakh
- Current fleet size
- 20 vehicles