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Sustainable Transport Mission: New NAPCC Mission on Roads

7 May 20251 min read
ENVIRONMENT & ECOLOGYSustainableTransport Mission:New NAPCCMission on Roads7 May 2025safalsetu.com

Why in the news

The government was preparing a transport-focused mission under the National Action Plan on Climate Change to curb emissions from a heavily polluting sector.

Key facts

  • Aim: decarbonise transport in step with India’s net-zero goals.
  • Road transport is the biggest source of urban air pollution and likely the slowest mode to turn carbon neutral.
  • Levers: stricter emission norms (for example BS-VII), more EVs and alternative fuels.
  • Sub-sectors covered: road, railways, ports, shipping and civil aviation.
  • The draft is being refreshed with emissions data for 2030 and beyond; the apex climate committee will set sector-wise carbon reduction contributions.

Significance

  • Brings India level with the European Union, some developed countries and African nations running similar missions.

Exam angle

  • Nodal ministry: Road Transport and Highways.
  • Parent framework: NAPCC.

Test yourself

1. Which ministry is the nodal agency for developing India's proposed Sustainable Transport Mission under the NAPCC?

MoRTH is the nodal agency framing the policy.

2. What share of India's energy-related CO₂ emissions does road transport account for, per the mission's background?

Road transport accounts for 12% of energy-related CO₂ emissions.

3. Which emission standard was cited as a possible upgrade under the Sustainable Transport Mission?

Introduction of BS-VII norms was named among policy interventions.

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