Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, shared the government's plans for sustainable transportation at the SIAM Annual Convention. He stressed the need for comfortable public transport and alignment with global emission norms to tackle pollution.
New Delhi, 11 Sep 2025
Nitin Gadkari, Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, shared the government's plans for sustainable transportation at the SIAM Annual Convention. He stressed the need for comfortable public transport and alignment with global emission norms to tackle pollution.
Focus on Biofuels and Vehicle Scrappage
Gadkari said moving to biofuels will help reduce India's crude imports and boost farmer incomes. He noted that over 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped under the new policy. This has helped the industry, government, and environment. The minister aims to lower logistics costs to single digits by year-end. Gadkari said moving to biofuels will help reduce India's crude imports and boost farmer incomes. He noted that over 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped under the new policy. This has helped the industry, government, and environment. The minister aims to lower logistics costs to single digits by year-end. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, outlined the Government’s vision for sustainable transportation, stating, “As world’s 3 rd largest automobile industry, India needs to focus on providing comfortable public transportation. We will maintain global alignment on BS7…
Road Safety and Accident Victim Support
Road safety remains a top concern for the government. Gadkari called for public campaigns and NGO involvement to improve driver behavior and prevent accidents. He announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for Rah-Veers who help road accident victims. The government will also provide insurance up to Rs 1.5 lakh for accident victims. Road safety remains a top concern for the government. Gadkari called for public campaigns and NGO involvement to improve driver behavior and prevent accidents. He announced a reward of Rs 25,000 for Rah-Veers who help road accident victims. The government will also provide insurance up to Rs 1.5 lakh for accident victims. Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, outlined the Government’s vision for sustainable transportation, stating, “As world’s 3 rd largest automobile industry, India needs to focus on providing comfortable public transportation. We…
As world's 3rd largest automobile industry, India needs to focus on providing comfortable public transportation.
The government plans to maintain global alignment on BS7 and CAFE norms to address air pollution issues. Follow The Rising News for more verified updates.
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