Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Takes E-rickshaw Ride, Urges Citizens To Observe 'No Car Day' Every Friday
Promoting the weekly 'No Car Day' observed every Friday, citizens are urged to avoid unnecessary car use and instead walk, cycle, or use public transport. The initiative aims to reduce pollution, improve public health, and make Indore cleaner and greener. Residents are encouraged to support sustainable mobility by giving their cars a day of rest.
Indore (Madhya Pradesh): Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav urged residents to observe 'No Car Day' every Friday and opt for public transport. He appealed to citizens to avoid unnecessary use of car atleast one day a week, and help make the city cleaner, greener, healthier, and more sustainable.
Mayor Bhargav himself took an e-rickshaw ride in the city on Friday to encourage the residents to use public transport.
In the last few years, Indore has emerged as the commercial hub of Madhya Pradesh. With more people shifting to Indore for higher studies and jobs, the number of vehicles has also increased on the road.
Reduction in Petrol and Diesel Consumption
The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav, resulted in a remarkable saving of 1.8 lakh litres of fuel and a reduction of 445.4 metric tonnes of carbon emissions in just one day.
MP CM Mohan Yadav Introduces Electric SUV Car In Convoy To Save Fuel; Number Plate Starts From VB
Amid rising fuel prices, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav on June 3, introduced an electric vehicle into his official convoy for the first time.
The new vehicle is the Mahindra XEV 9e electric SUV.
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