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Government is Emphasizing on Infrastructure Development and EV Adoption: President

Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, the President said immense work to create infrastructure is underway, and electric vehicles (EVs) are being encouraged to reduce pollution

June 21, 2019. By News Bureau

Labeling infrastructure as pivotal in driving prosperity and growth, President Ram Nath Kovind said the government’s endeavor is to build 35,000 km of highways, besides expressways, by 2022 and to lay a strong foundation for urban infrastructure that will boost employment generation.

Addressing the joint sitting of both Houses of Parliament, the President said immense work to create infrastructure is underway, and electric vehicles (EVs) are being encouraged to reduce pollution.

“Under the ‘Bharatmala Project’, construction or upgradation of about 35,000 kilometres of national highways is to be undertaken by 2022. In addition, under the ‘Sagarmala Project’, a network of good-quality roads is being constructed in coastal areas and areas adjoining ports,” he said.

“On this path of a New India, infrastructure for the 21st century will be built and all resources for the creation of a powerful India will be mobilised. Infrastructure will play an important role in ushering in a prosperous India,” he said.

He held urban transport infrastructure is being formed to cater to the current and future requirements.

“My government is developing a transport system, which is not only fast and safe but is also environment-friendly. For this, special emphasis is given to public transport. Metro rail network is being expanded rapidly in several cities. The facility of ‘one nation, one card’ has been launched to realise the dream of seamless mobility,” he said.

The network of electric charging stations is also being expanded rapidly for EVs, he said. “Development of urban infrastructure in cities and suburbs will pave the way for economic progress and enhance employment opportunities. My government is tirelessly working for a modern India, by providing world-class infrastructure and public amenities in villages as well as cities.”

Special importance is being bestowed to improve connectivity in the northeastern region, hilly and tribal areas, he said and added that in addition to increasing the ease of living of citizens in the region, tourism, agriculture and other allied sectors will also benefit from better connectivity.

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