Transport minister asks automobile manufacturers for international standards in vehicle manufacturing
Updated: Aug 14, 2015 12:04:56pm
New Delhi, Aug 14 (KNN) Minister of Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari asked the Indian automobile manufacturers to ensure international standards in vehicle manufacturing. The goal should be good quality at reasonable cost, he said.
He was addressing at the inaugural of the International Conference and Exhibition on Public Transport Innovation 2015 here on Thursday. The event is being organised to mark the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Association of State Road Transport Undertaking (ASRTU) which was established on August 13, 1965.
The minister emphasised on adoption of new technologies such as GPS based system, passenger information system, CCTV cameras, automatic fare collection system and electronic ticket vending. He added that services should be delivered in a time bound manner.
Gadkari underlined use of bio-diesel and other alternate fuels to reduce the level of pollution in the environment.
He also said a bill adopting the best practices in the world in road transportation and safety standards will be brought soon.
On the occasion, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete said that his Ministry will fully cooperate with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the development of automobiles that are in line with the Make in India slogan of the Prime Minister as well as environmentally conducive. He also suggested that incentives can be given to manufacturers in this regard.
Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways and President, ASRTU, Vijay Chhibber, said that the need is to work in the direction of environment friendly transport system which is sustainable too. He said that steps should be taken in the direction of manufacturing hybrid vehicles and developing alternate fuels.
National Transport Excellence awards were also presented on the occasion by Gadkari. A coffee table book encapsulating the origin and journey of road transport in India was also released. A short film on public transport was also screened at the event.
The International Conference and Exhibition on Public Transport Innovation 2015 is a two-day event in which various topics are being discussed such as Sustainable Public Road Transport – Challenges and Future Road Map, Smart Vehicle Technologies and Alternate fuels, Women’s Safety & challenges in Public transport and future of Bus industry in India. (KNN Bureau)
He was addressing at the inaugural of the International Conference and Exhibition on Public Transport Innovation 2015 here on Thursday. The event is being organised to mark the Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Association of State Road Transport Undertaking (ASRTU) which was established on August 13, 1965.
The minister emphasised on adoption of new technologies such as GPS based system, passenger information system, CCTV cameras, automatic fare collection system and electronic ticket vending. He added that services should be delivered in a time bound manner.
Gadkari underlined use of bio-diesel and other alternate fuels to reduce the level of pollution in the environment.
He also said a bill adopting the best practices in the world in road transportation and safety standards will be brought soon.
On the occasion, the Union Minister of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises Anant Geete said that his Ministry will fully cooperate with the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways in the development of automobiles that are in line with the Make in India slogan of the Prime Minister as well as environmentally conducive. He also suggested that incentives can be given to manufacturers in this regard.
Secretary, Ministry of Road, Transport & Highways and President, ASRTU, Vijay Chhibber, said that the need is to work in the direction of environment friendly transport system which is sustainable too. He said that steps should be taken in the direction of manufacturing hybrid vehicles and developing alternate fuels.
National Transport Excellence awards were also presented on the occasion by Gadkari. A coffee table book encapsulating the origin and journey of road transport in India was also released. A short film on public transport was also screened at the event.
The International Conference and Exhibition on Public Transport Innovation 2015 is a two-day event in which various topics are being discussed such as Sustainable Public Road Transport – Challenges and Future Road Map, Smart Vehicle Technologies and Alternate fuels, Women’s Safety & challenges in Public transport and future of Bus industry in India. (KNN Bureau)
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