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Lucknow

Lucknow currently houses a population of almost 2.5 million in an area of around 162.7 sq km. It is the political and administrative capital of Uttar Pradesh, the most populous state of India and has always been a major trading city of the north. The growth of Lucknow in recent years has resulted in huge demand for transport. Transport infrastructure, however, has not grown correspondingly and is therefore highly inadequate leading to a dramatic rise in the number of vehicles. The introduction of CNG as an automotive fuel has provided a limited scope of improvement in city’s ambient air quality and it needs to be followed by second generation reforms of infrastructural development.

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Policy Action

Lucknow is among the most polluted cities in the country. Lack of transport infrastructure and growing number of vehicles further exacerbates the problem. First generation action saw introduction of CNG, construction of flyovers and upgradation of the city bus services. Policy decisions and action so far in the city

Action on vehicles:

  • The city has introduced Bharat Stage Euro IV norms for vehicles in 2010

  • CNG programme for autos, buses and other vehicles have been established

  • All IPT vehicles have been converted to run on CNG

  • CNG infrastructure has been expanded in the city

  • City bus service has been reorganized and more buses have been purchased

  • 4 depots have been designated for UPSRTC buses

 

 

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