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Green Urban Transport Scheme to launch climate friendly transport
Government to launch Green Urban Transport scheme for climate friendly transport
The Government of India is planning to launch Green Urban Transport Scheme to provide funds to urban mobility projects and develop climate friendly environment.
Green Urban transport Scheme aims to aims to develop and improve climate friendly transport system in urban areas across the city.
The Central Government to provide Rs.25,000 crore for the implementation of Green Urban Transport Scheme in next 5 years
The government is working on new policy to improve private sector investments in public transport.
Private sector is expected to invest in climate friendly transport like metro rail, non-motorised transport and other low carbon emitting transport systems in urban areas.
Green Urban Transport Scheme focuses on adoption of Intelligent Transport System (ITS), increasing access to public transport and use of clean technology.