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| Cameras in buses linked to a central control room and equip buses with panic buttons for emergency situations, said Nayab Singh Saini | | | Early Times Report
CHANDIGARH, May 26: Reiterating the government's commitment towards green mobility, Nayab Singh Saini said the Transport Department should prioritise the procurement of electric buses in the coming years and simultaneously create a robust charging infrastructure across the state. He said that 10 new electric bus stands would be developed within the next one year. Charging points would be installed at designated bus bays so that electric buses can be charged while passengers board and ticketing operations are carried out, said Nayab Singh Saini. The Chief Minister further directed that electric buses be introduced extensively across districts and cities, while charging stations should also be developed under the PPP model in more regions of the state. Rooftop solar systems would also be installed at all bus stands to enhance renewable energy generation, he said.
Reviewing the Happy Card Scheme, the Chief Minister said nearly 20 lakh beneficiaries have already been issued Happy Cards, while another 20 lakh eligible persons would soon receive the facility. He issued necessary directions regarding the smooth distribution of the new cards.
He also reviewed the functioning of IT-enabled Smart Driving Training Institutes established for training drivers of private and commercial vehicles. Stressing the need for transparency and efficiency, he directed that the manual vehicle fitness certification process be replaced with a fully automated system in accordance with the latest Government of India norms. He further instructed officials to reduce waiting time for vehicle fitness approvals.
Haryana leads country with 26 vehicle scrapping centres
The Chief Minister said Haryana currently has 26 vehicle scrapping centres, the highest in the country. Under the Centre's policy, vehicle owners are being provided an incentive of Rs 15,000 per vehicle for scrapping old vehicles through authorised centres.
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