Transforming India’s Transport Sector
Key Initiatives in 2014–2018
Over the past four years, various smart initiatives on Indian National Highways have resulted in transparent processes, last mile connectivity, safer roads, upskilling, new opportunities and employment for the people.
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Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2017:
To bring transparency and reduce corruption
To bring transparency and reduce corruption
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E-Toll – FASTag:
To enhance efficiency and reduce long queues at toll plazas
To enhance efficiency and reduce long queues at toll plazas
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E-Rickshaws:
For last mile connectivity
For last mile connectivity
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Licence Exemption:
Exemption from commercial licence for LMV and LCV drivers
Exemption from commercial licence for LMV and LCV drivers
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Driving Training Schools:
Established in every district for skill development
Established in every district for skill development
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Road Safety Results:
0.2%–15% decrease in road accidents and fatalities till 2017
0.2%–15% decrease in road accidents and fatalities till 2017
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Road Safety Annual Plan
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Compensation:
Greater compensation for accident victims up to ₹5 Lakhs
Greater compensation for accident victims up to ₹5 Lakhs
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NGO Partnership:
Partnering with NGOs to ensure road safety
Partnering with NGOs to ensure road safety
🚌Green Initiatives:
Green buses and electric vehicles have been introduced. Emission standards have been upgraded for vehicles. BS VI norms along with bio fuel B-100, flex-fuel E-85 or E-100 & ethanol ED-95, methanol M-15 or M-100 and methanol MD-95 have been standardised 15% methanol blending can result in the replacement of around 31.9 million tons of crude oil. With crude oil prices at USD 54 per barrel, the use of clean energy biofuels will reduce fuel costs resulting in significant savings. Compared to neat gasoline, M-15 reduces CO and HC emission by 40%. Biofuels will help in reducing vehicle pollution levels in India
Green buses and electric vehicles have been introduced. Emission standards have been upgraded for vehicles. BS VI norms along with bio fuel B-100, flex-fuel E-85 or E-100 & ethanol ED-95, methanol M-15 or M-100 and methanol MD-95 have been standardised 15% methanol blending can result in the replacement of around 31.9 million tons of crude oil. With crude oil prices at USD 54 per barrel, the use of clean energy biofuels will reduce fuel costs resulting in significant savings. Compared to neat gasoline, M-15 reduces CO and HC emission by 40%. Biofuels will help in reducing vehicle pollution levels in India
Technology & Safety Initiatives
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Anti-Lock Braking System (ABS):
Mandatory for passenger vehicles
Mandatory for passenger vehicles
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Automated Fitness Testing:
Automated centres for vehicle fitness checking
Automated centres for vehicle fitness checking
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Water-Resistant Bitumen:
Used for modern road construction
Used for modern road construction
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Online Services:
Online driving licence and vehicle registration services
Online driving licence and vehicle registration services
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Speed Limits:
Increased speed limits from 100 kmph to 120 kmph on select highways
Increased speed limits from 100 kmph to 120 kmph on select highways
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Toll Policy Guidelines:
Ensuring better service and reduced congestion
Ensuring better service and reduced congestion
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Indian Bridge Management System (IBMS):
World’s largest inventory of bridges for maintenance and safety
World’s largest inventory of bridges for maintenance and safety
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Plastic Waste Usage:
Plastic waste used in road construction across National Highways
Plastic waste used in road construction across National Highways