Judgment of the National Green Tribunal, May 27, 2025 in the matter of Sumit Saini Vs Shree Ram Steel Industries & Others. Sumit Saini, resident of village Damla, District Yamuna Nagar, Haryana had sent a letter petition dated May 14, 2022 to the NGT. The application said that around 25 …
Between 2014 and 2050, India is projected to add 404 million urban dwellers and the number of rural residents is expected to decline by 52 million. As NITI Aayog recently released a three-year action plan for facilitating urbanisation in the country and dealing with key challenges like affordable housing, infrastructure …
Chandigarh: To find solutions for improving public transport and address the problem of ever-increasing traffic in Chandigarh, the ministry of housing and urban affairs is getting a survey conducted. The ministry, which is implementing World Bank-funded efficient and sustainable city bus services (ESCBS) project in Chandigarh and three other cities, …
Noting that air pollution has reached crisis level in Northern India, government think-tank Niti Aayog has recommended a slew of measures like imposing higher taxes on petrol in and around the more polluted cities to encourage commuters to share cars and take public transportation. The Aayog, in its 'Three Year …
Environmentalist Suresh Heblikar on Tuesday said that there is an imminent need to formulate a National Environment Policy to protect and conserve environment in the country. He was delivering a special lecture after receiving the Environment Award at the Environment Day celebration and distribution of Environment Awards organised by the …
Kenya will spend Sh2.4 trillion on the implementation of and smooth transition to a low carbon economy. Some Sh300 billion will be used to improve water and sanitation services by expanding and upgrading water supply services and constructing sewerage systems. Another Sh200 billion will be used in enhancing sustainable mobility …
Order of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Court on its own Motion Vs. State of Himachal Pradesh & Others dated 21/07/2017 regarding degradation of environment and receding of the glaciers at Rohtang Pass, Himachal Pradesh. National Green Tribunal directed the Himachal Pradesh government to file an affidavit …
Campaign will draw attention to issues - car pooling, affordable and reliable mobility options Uber on Wednesday launched a nationwide campaign called "Decongest India", starting with New Delhi, to curb congestion and pollution. As part of the campaign, the cab aggregator will focus on reducing congestion through shared mobility across …
Mumbai : With a view to significantly bring down pollution levels, the government has decided to adopt and implement in totality the automobile standards in developed countries, union minister for shipping, road transport and highways, Nitin Gadkari said at an ASSOCHAM event held in New Delhi. “Yesterday itself, we have …
Delhi-Ludhiana double-decker service planned The government is looking to revamp public transport through introduction of double-decker luxury buses run on alternative fuels, with an aim to curb private vehicle use, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said today. Volvo is ready to run buses on methanol, which can easily be manufactured in …
Vietnam's capital, Hanoi, approved a plan on Tuesday to ban the motorcycles that swarm its streets by 2030 in an attempt to reduce traffic jams and pollution, the city's People Committee said on its website. Authorities first considered banning the notorious hordes of bikes in the capital last year over …
The current overview report is part of the output report for the project “Supporting Smart Urban Mobility and Built Environment in Indian Cities” under Grant Ref: G 15 SSEF-140 , implemented during period of October 2015 to January 2017. The main objectives of the project were to broadly engage with …
Mumbaikars may soon commute in methane, ethanol and electric buses Mumbaikars can soon commute in environment-friendly buses to be operated on methane, ethanol and electric batteries. This has been suggested by the union ministry of roads and highways in a bid to curtail use of private vehicles and thereby decongest …
Greater thrust on use of public transport over private vehicles, e-mobility and use of waterways as means for mass transit "could prove game- changers" in addressing the issue of air pollution in urban areas, experts today said. The India centre of Manila-based global NGO Clean Air Asia has brought together …
Officials said parking rates had not been revised since 2015, despite experts and enviromentalists stressing on the need to increase the rates in a bid to incentivise public transport. The draft parking policy for Delhi has suggested revision of parking rates, and that parking on footpaths be made a cognizable …
GURUGRAM : Counted among one of the fastest growing corporate hubs in the country, Gurgaon is home to over 300 Fortune500 companies. But it seems the city has still not been able to provide an efficient public transport system for thousands of office-goers and residents, particularly women. And the Khattar …
Uganda and Tanzania have decided to have their new standard gauge railway lines built with electric capability, as they plan to eventually upgrade to electric trains when energy supply needs are eventually met. Kenya says it will upgrade its new SGR line to electric in four year’s time as the …
MUMBAI: The number of commuters who use private cars daily has risen in the past 10 years, which, in turn, has led to a "disturbing" decline in the use of public transport, according to the latest report of Mumbai Vikas Samiti, a forum of transport experts. The report, collated with …
Bujumbura – The fuel crisis in Burundi is deepening daily, with many fuel stations having not had fuel for several weeks now. The few stations that still have fuel face long lines of vehicles, while ticket prices for public transport to the countryside have doubled due to the fuel shortages. …
Regional Transport Officer Babasaheb Ajri speaks to The Indian Express on a range of issues, including school transport, rising vehicular pollution, congestion on roads and licence system, at an Idea Exchange. Sunanda Mehta: School transport has always remained a grey area. Why are autorickshaws allowed to overcram the students? I’ve …
One of the biggest factors of air pollution, and subsequently asthma in India is the burning of biogas in homes for cooking India ranks first when it comes to the number of deaths due to lung disease, and is 14th on the list when it comes to those who die …
