Guwahati will transition to a fully green transport system in the next 2 years: Assam CM
Jan 01, 2024
Guwahati (Assam) [India], January 1 : Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday said that Guwahati will completely transition to a fully green transport system in the next two years as part of his government's commitment.
Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday dedicated 200 AC e-Buses which will ply across Guwahati and its adjoining areas at a programme held at Rupnagar in Guwahati.
Speaking on the occasion, Chief Minister Dr Sarma said that climate change is one of the gravest problems that the world is facing today.
On the occasion, CM Sarma said that the State Cabinet in the year 2021 on 20 August took a decision to introduce 100 CNG buses and 200 e-buses.
"In line with the decision, 100 CNG buses were introduced in the year 2023 and the first January of 2024 witnessed the introduction of 200 more e-buses," he said.
He also said that as a part of the government's commitment, Guwahati will completely transition to a fully green transport system in the next two years.
The Chief Minister also said that if private parties come forward to set up charging stations, the Government will provide adequate support in such ventures.
He also called upon every stakeholder to help the government's concerted efforts to the gradual phasing out of fossil fuel-driven vehicles from Guwahati.
Referring to Prime Minister Narendra Modi who is not only leading the nation but also the world in increasing the use of green energy by 500 gigawatts by 2030 and reducing carbon emission by one billion tonnes, the Chief Minister said, "Government is working very astutely to bring down carbon emission to zero by 2070."
CM Sarma also said that the present State government is taking a lot of measures to curb environmental pollution which will start giving results within 4-5 years. He also said that considering the security of the people of Guwahati, the State government is working to install two thousand CCTV cameras across the city.
He also said that as a result of joint operations of the Police and Transport department, in the month of December road accidents came down by 37 per cent.
Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma at the same programme also launched the National Mobility Card.
With this introduction, Assam has become the country's third state to adopt this Rupay Powered Card which would offer customers seamless access to various transport modes, statement said.
