'Vehicle emissions and new regulations for motor vehicles'

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka (NCCSL) will hold a half day seminar presentation on " Vehicle Emissions and New Rules Regulations for Motor Vehicles" on Friday, October 24, from 2.30 to 5.30 p.m. at the Chamber auditorium.

The Resource persons will be B. Wijeratne, Commissioner of Motor Traffic, Anura Jayathileke, Director, Ministry of Environmental and Natural Resources, Dr. Ruwan Wijemuni, Chief Deputy Medical Officer, CMC and Dr. Pradeep Kariyawasam, Chief Medical Officer, CMC and supported by a panel for discussion.

The seminar has been organised to create awareness and educate the public on the most crucial issue of air and environmental pollution created by thousands of vehicles and the dangerous health hazards to human beings.

In keeping with the current world trend Sri Lanka is expected to implement stringent measures to control air pollution.

It is said that almost 3.2 million diesel and petrol vehicles are being used on the roads and the impact to the environment through the emission of petrol and diesel is very significant.

It has created a severe health hazard to the environment.

Participants will be given a thorough understanding of the new rules, regulations and measures implemented by the RMV and also on the current services and facilities available at the RMV.