Urban Mobility Initiatives Towards Passengers’ Transportation in India

By : Ajitha S

Page No: 38-50

Abstract
The urban population of India is expected to surge from 450 million to 800 million people over the next two decades. This transformation will pose unprecedented challenges for India’s burgeoning cities and towns, particularly in the realm of transportation. The escalating global demand for energy is primarily propelled by transportation, currently the largest energy consumer in developed nations and the fastest-growing sector in most developing countries. As major sources of Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, cities in Asia and the Pacific seek low-carbon development. India has aligned its policies with the 2030 targets to curb GHG emissions by ensuring sustainability in all areas of development, particularly in the transportation sector. This paper examines some of the green mobility initiatives undertaken by the Government of India for accelerating the shift towards adopting cleaner fuels, enhancing fuel efficiency and promoting a shift to public and ecofriendly modes of transportation with the aim of delivering improved urban sustainability and create less congested cities with lower levels of air pollution and more efficient travel options.

Author :
Ajitha S : Assistant Professor of Public Administration, Department of Political Science, University of Kerala, Kerala, India.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/NL.2023.55.04.3