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Uttar Pradesh Prioritizes Local Manufacturing and Sustainable Transportation

Strategic Insights

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Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has emphasized the need for rapid development of bus stations, prioritizing passenger convenience and road safety, while urging officials to promote the operation of electric buses and enhance revenue. The transport department reported significant growth in vehicle registrations, with 37.9 lakh new vehicles registered in the state for the fiscal year 2024-25. The state has also implemented a 'No Helmet-No Fuel' policy and granted tax and fee exemptions exceeding Rs942 crore to promote electric vehicles.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Uttar Pradesh government is prioritizing 'Made in UP' in the procurement of electric buses to accelerate industrial growth and create local employment opportunities.
  • The UP State Road Transport Corporation (UPSRTC) is developing 23 bus stations into world-class terminals under the PPP model, with 54 additional bus stations proposed for development in the second phase.
  • The UPSRTC is establishing electric depots in eight cities, equipped with 240-kilowatt capacity universal chargers.
  • The state has registered 37.9 lakh new vehicles for the fiscal year 2024-25, with over 11 lakh registrations by June of the current fiscal year.
  • The state has implemented a 'No Helmet-No Fuel' policy to enhance road safety and granted tax and fee exemptions exceeding Rs942 crore to promote electric vehicles.
  • The free travel scheme allowed over 7.8 million people to travel for free for three days during the Rakshabandhan festival.

Statistics:

  • 37.9 lakh new vehicles registered in the state for the fiscal year 2024-25.
  • Over 11 lakh new vehicle registrations by June of the current fiscal year.
  • Tax and fee exemptions exceeding Rs942 crore granted to promote electric vehicles.
  • 7.8 million people benefited from the free travel scheme during the Rakshabandhan festival.
  • 23 bus stations developed into world-class terminals by the UPSRTC.
  • 54 additional bus stations proposed for development in the second phase.
  • 8 cities have electric depots equipped with 240-kilowatt capacity universal chargers.

Sources:

  • The Times of India: "CM Yogi directs officials to prioritize 'Made in UP' in electric bus procurement" (No date mentioned).
  • The Times of India: "UPSTC developing world-class bus terminals" (No date mentioned).
  • The Times of India: " 'No Helmet-No Fuel' policy to be strictly implemented in UP" (No date mentioned).

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