On the occasion of World Environment Day, Hon’ble Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein flagged off a fleet of electric buses (e-Buses) from the State Banquet Hall, Itanagar. This significant initiative marks Arunachal Pradesh’s progressive step towards embracing clean, green, and sustainable public transportation.
The launch of electric buses reflects the state government's commitment to reducing carbon emissions, easing traffic pollution, and providing citizens with a more efficient and eco-conscious transport system.
These e-Buses are expected to not only reduce dependency on fossil fuels but also promote inclusive mobility, particularly in urban areas like Itanagar and Naharlagun, where population growth and vehicle congestion are on the rise. Moreover, this initiative aligns with India’s broader climate commitments and the vision of a Viksit Bharat (Developed India) that is both modern and environmentally responsible.
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1. How can rural areas in Arunachal benefit from similar green mobility solutions?
2. What role should educational institutions and local youth play in promoting sustainable practices in transportation?
3. In what other sectors can Arunachal adopt eco-friendly innovations to lead by example?
BrahmDevYadav 19 hours 53 min ago
Economic Benefits:
1. Cost savings:-
Sustainable transport can lead to long-term cost savings for individuals and businesses
through reduced fuel consumption, lower maintenance costs and potentially lower insurance
premiums.
2. Job creation:-
Investing in sustainable transport can create new jobs in areas like electric vehicle
manufacturing, public transport infrastructure development and green technology
innovation.
BrahmDevYadav 19 hours 55 min ago
4. Reduces noise pollution:-
Sustainable transport options like cycling and walking create less noise pollution compared
to traffic congestion, contributing to a more peaceful environment.
BrahmDevYadav 19 hours 56 min ago
2. Improves air quality:-
By reducing reliance on fossil fuel-powered vehicles, sustainable transportation minimizes
air pollution, leading to healthier communities with reduced respiratory issues.
3. Conserves natural resources:-
Sustainable transport minimizes the use of finite resources like fossil fuels and reduces
the need for extensive infrastructure development, like roads, which can impact land use.
BrahmDevYadav 19 hours 57 min ago
Environmental Benefits:
1. Reduces greenhouse gas emissions:-
Sustainable transport options like walking, cycling and public transport emit
significantly fewer greenhouse gases compared to private vehicles, helping to mitigate
climate change.
BrahmDevYadav 19 hours 59 min ago
Sustainable transportation is crucial because it minimizes the negative impacts of travel on the environment, public health, and the economy, while also promoting social equity. It involves using transportation modes that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve resources, and ensure safe, affordable and accessible mobility for all.
BrahmDevYadav 20 hours 1 min ago
What are five ways to help the environment?
Five impactful ways to help the environment include:reducing consumption, conserving water, recycling, minimizing waste and choosing sustainable products.
BrahmDevYadav 20 hours 3 min ago
Which transport is eco-friendly?
Green public transport vehicles including electric trains, trams and electric buses combine the advantages of green vehicles with those of sustainable transport choices. Other transport choices with very low environmental impact are cycling and other human-powered vehicles and animal powered transport.
BrahmDevYadav 20 hours 4 min ago
How can we make our transportation system more sustainable?
1. Electric vehicles. Electric vehicles are another environmentally-friendly form of
transport.
2. Bicycles:- Cycling is the most obvious form of sustainable transportation and as well as
helping to conserve the planet, provides the owner with a good workout.
3. Carpooling.
BrahmDevYadav 20 hours 6 min ago
What is the best transportation for the environment?
1. Walk and Bike:- Active transportation should be our first choice! Not only are walking, biking, scooting and other human-powered transportation options the most sustainable modes. They are the best for US.
BrahmDevYadav 20 hours 8 min ago
What is the main reason that people do not use eco-friendly solutions?
Three in 10 (31%) respondents said the high cost of sustainable products is the biggest barrier to sustainable behavior change and only 20% would definitely pay a premium for sustainable products.