New Delhi: Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari has said that government does not intend to ban petrol and diesel vehicles. He also claimed that the government is putting all efforts to implement the London transport model.
Addressing a gathering at the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) annual convention, Gadkari said that ministry received suggestions to ban petrol-diesel vehicles however, the government does not intend to do it.
The Union Minister also outlined that India's automobile industry had witnessed high volumes in terms of exports and the industry is providing tremendous employment opportunities.
"The pollution in Delhi affected the health of everyone and the world has also been critical about it. A 50,000 crore rupees plan has been devised for Delhi to identify spots causing pollution. Due to this, around 29% per cent pollution has been controlled," Gadkari said.
Further, Gadkari claimed that government is putting all efforts to bring the London transport model in India.
"Public transport has potential. If we implement the London transport model then around 12-15 lakh new buses will become operational," Gadkari added.
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