The Government of India is planning a new rule to make hydrogen-powered vehicles easy to recognize.
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has proposed a special two-color number plate just for these vehicles.
According to a draft notification released on Friday, these vehicles will soon have number plates with a green and blue background.
However, the color of the digits on the plate will differ based on how the vehicle is used.
Here’s how the number plates will look for different types of hydrogen vehicles:
Commercial Vehicles:
The upper half of the plate will be green, and the lower half blue. The numbers will be in yellow.
Private Vehicles:
The plate will also have green and blue colors, but the numbers will be in white.
Taxis (For-Hire Vehicles):
The plate will have a black upper half and a blue lower half, with the numbers written in yellow.
Why Is This Change Important?
This move by the government will make hydrogen-powered vehicles easy to spot. It will help authorities and the public quickly identify these eco-friendly vehicles.
More importantly, it supports the country’s push toward green and clean transportation.
The government hopes that such steps will encourage more people to use environment-friendly vehicles.
Types of Number Plates in India
India uses different number plates for different types of vehicles. Each color represents a specific purpose:
White Plate with Black Letters:
Used for private vehicles like personal cars and bikes.
Yellow Plate with Black Letters:
Used for commercial vehicles such as taxis, buses, trucks, and auto-rickshaws.
Green Plate with White or Yellow Letters:
For electric vehicles, including two, three, and four-wheelers.
Black Plate with Yellow Letters:
Used for rental or self-drive vehicles, though they are registered as commercial vehicles.
Red Plate with White Letters:
Seen on government or PSU vehicles. It can also have the Ashoka Pillar and is used by top officials like the President or Governors.
Blue Plate with White Letters:
Assigned to foreign diplomats or embassy vehicles.
Number Plate with Upward Arrow:
Meant for military vehicles and includes an upward arrow symbol.
BH Series Plate:
A white plate with ‘BH’ in blue. It is designed for people who often move between states for work.
