Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, outlined the Government’s vision for sustainable transportation, stating, "As world’s 3rd largest automobile industry, India needs to focus on providing comfortable public transportation.
We will maintain global alignment on BS7 and CAFE norms to address air pollution issues. In addition, moving to bio fuels helps in reducing India’s crude imports and enhances farmer incomes. More than 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped following the implementation of the scrappage policy, benefiting industry, government, and environment.”
Shri Gadkari Ji was addressing the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) today, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He further stated,” Logistic cost will come down to single digit by year end. Road safety remains crucial. Therefore, public campaigns and NGO engagement is essential to improve human behaviour to prevent accidents.
For those aiding road accident victims, Rs. 25,000 will be awarded to ‘Rah-Veers’ in addition to providing insurance up to 1.5 Lacs to accident victims.”