Judgment of the National Green Tribunal in the matter of Pramod Tyagi Vs State of NCT of Delhi & Others dated 21/03/3035. A proposal was initiated by State of National Capital Territory of Delhi, Department of Transport to start a Driving Training Institution at Mukundpur and permission was also granted. …
The Department-related Parliamentary Standing Committee on Transport, Tourism and Culture, present this Three Hundred Fifty-Second Report on 'Functioning of Major Ports in the Country’ . The Committee heard the views of the representatives of the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, on the subject on 24th April, 2023. The Committee …
Nepal, as a signatory of the Paris Agreement, filed its second Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) in 2020. The NDC set a target for the adaptation of electric vehicles in the country’s public transport sector. Specifically, the goal is to have 20% of four-wheeler public vehicles sold in 2025 to be …
The IEA Announced Pledges Scenario estimates that increasing electric vehicles stock from 17 million units today to 808 million units by 2040 can contribute to reducing transport emissions by 36%. The benefits of transport decarbonisation are bolstered by the decarbonisation of power systems, which poses an opportunity for emerging and …
The Indian Railways, one of the biggest train networks worldwide, transports over 24 million passengers and 3 MT of freight daily. It is a major energy consumer in the country with a significant emission footprint. To overcome these challenges, the government has set a target to achieve 100% electrification of …
This publication analyses the current state of decarbonisation and climate ambition in the transport sectors of G20 countries. In light of India’s G20 presidencyin 2023, and with emerging economies at the helm of the intergovernmental forum in 2022 (Indonesia) and 2024 (Brazil), this report seeks to support global discussions surrounding …
India aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2070 – a demanding task given the country’s ambitious sustainable development objectives. Road transport currently accounts for a relatively small share in national CO2 emissions, but as India seeks to satisfy the mobility needs of its growing, urbanising and rapidly developing …
The development of linear transport infrastructure (LTI) can have a variety of direct and indirect impacts on protected and conserved areas (PCAs) and other intact areas with high biodiversity and ecological connectivity values. Poorly planned and constructed roads, railways and canals can sever habitats, disrupt ecosystems and threaten species. However, …
Clean and affordable public transportation can lower carbon emissions, improve urban air quality, and enable economic development. India’s G20 presidency can leverage the country’s National Electric Bus Programme to serve as a model that can be replicated across emerging market and developing economies. This policy brief proposes the creation of …
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has issued a draft notification dated 10 July 2023 mandating the installation of air-conditioning system in the cabins of motor vehicles belonging to categories N2 and N3, manufactured from 1st January 2025 onwards. The performance testing of the cabin fitted with air-conditioning system …
Order of the High Court of Meghalaya in the matter of A H Hazarika Vs State of Meghalaya & Others dated 10/07/2023. The petitioner, A H Hazarika said that despite the previous order of the High Court requiring immediate repair work to be undertaken for the 9 km stretch between …
Transitioning to electric mobility in public transport is one of the policy options to reduce vehicle emissions in cities and dependence on fossil fuel for transport operations. Public transport is sometimes considered to be “low-hanging fruit” for EV adoption, for three key reasons: (i) public transport vehicles cover larger distances …
Transport is an imperative for economic and social development. It is the physical, social, and economic network that connects people to opportunities, goods to markets, and communities to prosperity. Improving the quality of transport infrastructure and services can help emerging economies address poverty and reduce inequality. Emerging economies with less …
This report reviews the physical and financial performance of 56 reporting State Road Transport Undertakings (SRTUs) in India during the financial year 2017-18 and 2018-19 in comparison with that of 2016-17. 56 out of 62 SRTUs have been analysed in this document. Thus, a major part of the SRTU ecosystem …
After the Goods and Services Tax (GST), the GST cess is the second largest pool of taxes collected on passenger cars in India. This paper uses sales data for fiscal year (FY) 2020–21 to analyze the impact of three different GST cess structures: a baseline scenario in which the cess …
The government has issued draft notification on Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (BNCAP), which proposes awarding 'Star Ratings' to automobiles based on their performance in crash tests. The government aims to implement the programme from October 1, 2023. "The BNCAP shall be applicable on the type approved vehicles of category …
As India moves steadfastly towards incorporating a higher share of Renewable Energy (RE) in its power mix, electrification of the transport sector is viewed as a low-hanging fruit towards achieving sectoral decarbonisation. Further, an assessment that was conducted to determine the priority sectors for deep electrification identified the transport sector …
To support the national-level push for electric mobility, many Indian states and union territories have established or are developing their own electric vehicle (EV) policies. This is important because state EV incentives can play a key role in EV market development by complementing national promotion efforts and by serving as …
This briefing assesses the annual progress on the transition to electric vehicles (EVs) in 2022 at the global, regional, national, and state levels. Over 10 million EVs were sold worldwide in 2022, a milestone in the global transition to EVs. That was a 54% increase from 2021 and brought the …
This is the 2022 update of the Major Markets Electric Vehicle Monitor, which covers light-duty vehicle (LDV) sales in China, Europe, the United States, and India. These four markets were home to approximately 76% of global light-duty electric vehicle (EV) sales in 2022. Results show that China was the world’s …
The current Delhi Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy, which will end in August 2023, has been instrumental in accelerating adoption of EVs in the national capital. Delhi is the lighthouse state in India for adoption of electric mobility and the ICCT’s analysis supports extending these efforts to include incentives for medium- …
