SIAM sets up 2200 Free Pollution Check Camps on World Environment Day

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) will organise free of cost 2200 PUC (Pollution Under Control) check-up camps in 256 cities across the nation, on World Environment Day. As a part of its ongoing campaign, SIAM with its special initiative SAFE (Society for Automotive Fitness & Environment) has undertaken this initiative with an objective to reduce vehicular pollution in the country.

SIAM- SAFE has set up 2200 PUC check-up camps across the country with an aim to check more than 50,000 vehicles this year, and will also organize regular PUC & Inspection Certification camps for in-use vehicles in various parts of the country. This would make vehicle owners aware about the importance of safe vehicles and clean environment. In 2008, SIAM- SAFE had set up PUC check-up camps at 1200 dealerships covering more than 250 cities across the nation checking 25,000 vehicles..

Mr. Dilip Chenoy, Director General, SIAM said “Indian automobile industry has always been at a forefront to safeguard the environment. SIAM–SAFE is one such initiative where all stake holders and members come together to spread awareness about cleaner environment among vehicle owners and society as a whole. On the occasion of World Environment Day we are organizing free of cost PUC check up camps across the nation and we expect enthusiastic response and support from the public to make it a huge success.”

Mr. Harjeet Singh, President SAFE and A-VP Hero Honda said: “SAFE is proud to associate itself in this mega programme during World Environment Day in partnering with automobile manufacturers and hope that this initiative impact the users in ensuring that proper maintenance is done for the vehicles. 

This activity is expected to register a significant number of vehicles varying from two-wheelers to commercial vehicles.