The INS News
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog
No Result
View All Result
The INS News
No Result
View All Result
Home News Jammu

’50-200 e-Buses to be introduced in transport sector soon’

INS Desk by INS Desk
December 7, 2021
A A
In a first, electric buses to ply on J&K roads
Share on FacebookShare on TwitterWhatsappTelegramEmail

Government aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, promote greener, sustainable mobility solutions, says Lt Governor

RELATED POSTS

Elaborate arrangements in place for smooth passage of Ashura processions: IGP Birdi

Youm-e-Ashura: Zuljanah procession begins, LG Sinha joins thousands of Shia mourners in Srinagar

In over 70 years, Srinagar records highest July temperature at 37.4 degrees

JAMMU, DECEMBER 07: Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha today chaired a preliminary meeting with the Chairman and MD of Olectra Greentech Ltd, Sh KV Pradeep, and discussed the modalities for introducing electric buses for cleaner, better inter-city and intra-city transport facilities in the UT of J&K.

During the meeting, the Lt Governor observed that electric vehicles are the future of transport as they are eco-friendly, ideal for urban environment, and contributes in reducing pollution levels.

The Government aims to reduce dependence on fossil fuels, promote greener, sustainable mobility solutions, said the Lt Governor.

The Chairman Olectra Greentech Ltd, an electric vehicle manufacturing company, gave a powerpoint presentation and briefed the Lt Governor about the company which has, so far, deployed around 600 electric buses across India and has 2500 buses under manufacturing process.

The Lt Governor asked the Chairman to send two electric buses on a trial basis, one each for Srinagar and Jammu. Depending upon the trial outcome, the government will decide future course of action for inter-city and intra-city transport facilities.

The Lt Governor maintained that government is committed to explore all the possibilities to transform Jammu and Srinagar into modern, sustainable, and economically vibrant cities, and making Jammu and Srinagar, the superlative smart cities of the country.

Buy JNews
ADVERTISEMENT

Pertinently, the Government of India has launched the second phase of FAME-II scheme for promoting electric vehicles. The scheme provides incentives and subsidy for manufacturing as well as purchase of electric vehicles.

The addition of 150-200 more e-buses will facilitate safer, greener, and reliable transportation for the public.

Dr. Arun Kumar Mehta, Chief Secretary; Sh Atal Dulloo, Additional Chief Secretary Finance; Sh Dheeraj Kumar, Principal Secretary H&UDD, and Sh Hridesh Kumar Commissioner Secretary Transport were present in the meeting.

Previous Post

Islamia College Srinagar To Remain Closed Till Dec 11 After Some Staff Members Test Covid-19 Positive

Next Post

School Education Department to rollout ‘Mentor teacher’ Initiative to boost learning outcomes: CS

INS Desk

INS Desk

Related Posts

Take stern action against those violating law: IGP
Regional

Elaborate arrangements in place for smooth passage of Ashura processions: IGP Birdi

July 6, 2025
Youm-e-Ashura: Zuljanah procession begins, LG Sinha joins thousands of Shia mourners in Srinagar
Regional

Youm-e-Ashura: Zuljanah procession begins, LG Sinha joins thousands of Shia mourners in Srinagar

July 6, 2025
Heat wave: SED advises schools to avoid assemblies in afternoon
Regional

In over 70 years, Srinagar records highest July temperature at 37.4 degrees

July 5, 2025
Under PM’s guidance, J&K Govt changed lives of tribal communities in 4 years: LG
Regional

LG Sinha issues directives on pilgrims’ safety

July 5, 2025
Will seek suggestions from all stakeholder on academic session restoration: Sakina Itoo
Regional

Extension in summer vacation likely on Sunday: Sakina Itoo

July 5, 2025
Police attach property worth  Rs 1.5 cr in Sgr in terror-linked case
Regional

Police attach property worth Rs 1.5 cr in Sgr in terror-linked case

July 5, 2025
Next Post

School Education Department to rollout ‘Mentor teacher’ Initiative to boost learning outcomes: CS

If borders are safe, prosperity will follow in all the areas: LG

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *




Salahuddin, named global ‘terrorist’ by US

Salahuddin, named global ‘terrorist’ by US

June 28, 2017
Police arrest 3 timber smugglers in Ganderbal

Police arrest 3 timber smugglers in Ganderbal

March 2, 2021
Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight  

Snow Blankets Kashmir Valley, Hilly Areas Of Jammu; MeT Forecasts More Till Tonight  

January 30, 2023

About

Indian News Service (INS) is the first registered online news portal from the state of Jammu & Kashmir. Our creative team consists of like-minded and socially concerned team of media professionals who carry decades of experience in their field of profession at their back. Our core values have pillars in honesty, empathy, credibility, equality and integrity.

More

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • News
    • Regional
    • Srinagar
    • Jammu
    • National
    • World
  • Business & Economy
  • Multimedia
    • Photo Gallery
    • Video Gallery
  • Health
  • Jobs & Careers
  • Press Releases
  • Blog

© 2022 INS News - Designed by GITS.