Lok Sabha Question No. 1231 (UNSTARRED), answered on 2023-07-27
Subject: Forum for Decarbonizing Transport
Ministry: ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS
Asked by: Ghanshyam Singh Lodhi

## be pleased to state:

- (a) the purpose and benefits of setting up the forum for decarbonizing transport;
- (b) the measures being taken and plans made to bring down the level of green  house  gas  emissions  in  the  transport  sector,  particularly  in Uttar Pradesh;
- (c) the  rank  of  Uttar  Pradesh  in  the  Country  in  Carbon  dioxide  (CO2) emissions and the benefits of FAME scheme especially to the district of Rampur; and
- (d) the number of vehicles likely to be in big cities by the year 2030?

## ANSWER

## THE MINISTER OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

(SHRI NITIN JAIRAM GADKARI)

(a) In India, the transport sector is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions,  with  road  transport  alone  accounting  for  90%  of  these emissions.  With  the  urban  population  projected  to  double  by  2050,  its imperative  to  make  the  transition  to  shared,  connected,  and  zeroemission mobility to meet climate commitments. The Government of India aims to reduce carbon emission intensity by 45 % by 2030 and has been actively  promoting  electric  vehicle  adoption.  To  support  this  massive shift, collaboration among various stakeholders is essential.

The Forum for Decarbonising Transport serves as a vital platform that brings together public and private stakeholders from energy and mobility sectors.  Its  benefits  include  fostering  dialogues  for  uniform  policies, developing innovative business models, facilitating knowledge exchange

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

## MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

## LOK SABHA UNSTARRED QUESTION NO. 1231 ANSWERED ON 27 TH  JULY, 2023

## FORUM FOR DECARBONIZING TRANSPORT

1231.  SHRI GHANSHYAM SINGH LODHI:

## Will the Minister of ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS

सड़क परिवहन औि िाजमार्ग मंत्री

and promoting collaborations between partners for sustainable mobility and a greener future. (b) Uttar Pradesh (UP),a major economic hub, faces alarming air pollution due to vehicular emissions, with 14 out of the world's 50 most polluted cities in the state. In response, the UP government initiated the Electric Vehicle Manufacturing and Mobility (EVMM) policy, focusing on transitioning to electric mobility, establishing charging infrastructure and promoting EV/battery manufacturing. Key measures include electrifying public  transport  in  17  cities  by  2030  and  transitioning  the  government fleet to EVs. Additionally, the policy targets setting up 20 charging and 5 swapping stations per district. In parallel, the Chief Minister's Green Road Infrastructure Development  Scheme  (CM-GRIDS)  aims  to  strengthen  urban  transport networks and foster sustainable municipal financing models, promoting road safety and innovation. These ambitious initiatives drive UP's journey towards cleaner, greener, and more connected transportation, contributing to national net-zero ambitions. (c) Uttar Pradesh ranked as the highest CO2 emitter in India, producing 292.50 MtCo2e in 2018, followed closely by Maharashtra and Gujarat. The energy  sector  accounts  for  71%  of  UP's  emissions,  with  the  transport sector contributing around 29.1 MtCo2e, making up 14% of the nation's energy-related direct emissions. In Rampur, 5,056 EVs have been registered since 2014, predominantly e-rickshaws (4,828) and 223 electric two-wheelers. The  Ministry  of  Heavy  Industries  formulated Faster  Adoption  and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles in India, Phase II (FAME India Phase II) Scheme for a period of five years commencing from 1st April, 2019 with a total budgetary support of Rs. 10,000 crore on pan India basis including Delhi. This phase mainly focuses on supporting electrification of public & shared transportation, and aims to support through demand incentive 7090 e-buses, 5 lakh e-3 Wheelers, 55000 e-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh e-2 Wheelers. In addition, creation of charging infrastructure is also supported under the Scheme. The number of electric vehicles which have been sold under FAME India Scheme Phase-II in the State of Uttar Pradesh is 55,469. (d)The  Economic  Survey  2022-23,  Chapter  9.40  indicates  that  the domestic  electric  vehicles  (EV)  market  is  expected  to  grow  at  a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 49 per cent between 2022 and

2030 and is expected to hit 1 crore units annual sales by 2030.

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