The Union Government proposes ‘Metrolite’ urban rail transit system for small cities

The Union Government has proposed light urban rail transit system – ‘Metrolite’ – in small cities and towns having lower projection of ridership, with each train having three coaches and a restricted speed of 25 kmph. The ‘Metrolite’ can be ..

2nd edition of World Bicycle Day (WBD-2019)

The 2nd edition of World Bicycle Day (WBD-2019) is observed by United Nations (UN) on 3rd June to encourage a simple, affordable, reliable, clean and environmentally fit sustainable means of transportation. The day is now being associated with promoting a ..

SBI unveiled India’s First ‘Green Car Loan

SBI (State Bank of India) has unveiled India’s first ‘Green Car Loan’ (Electric Vehicle) to urge customers to buy electric vehicles. The new scheme ‘Green Car Loan’ will offer the loan at 20 basis points lower than the interest rate ..

SBI launchs India’s first ‘Green Car Loan’ at lower interest rates

The State Bank of India (SBI) has launched India’s first ‘Green Car Loan’ (Electric Vehicle) to encourage customers to buy electric vehicles. The new scheme will offer loan at 20 basis points lesser than the interest rate on the existing ..

Frank Bainimarama wins Sustainable Development Leadership Award for year 2019 at WSDS

Frank Bainimarama, Prime Minister of Fiji, has been conferred with ‘Sustainable Development Leadership Award 2019’ at the World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS-2019) in New Delhi. He won the award for his outstanding contributions towards sustainable development in Fiji. The summit ..

Kolkata tops Ola Mobility Institute (OMI)’s ‘Ease of Moving Index 2018’ in public transport

According to India’s first-ever ‘Ease of Moving Index 2018’ – India Report 2018, Kolkata has topped the index in terms of cleanliness and affordability of public transport, followed by New Delhi and Chennai. The index offers insights on mobility preferences ..