Urbanization and modernization are the two dimensions of the World’s growth in today’s world. Moving on with the same perception, India hasn’t let itself away and is on track to lead way in the race of developments. The Central Government along with various divisions have come up with various new initiatives to promote urbanization and inculcate technology into daily lives of citizens of India.
We, at Transport Mall have summarized all the new policies of the government into the slides.
Ravi sharma put20278 transport policies and actsRavi Sharma
The document discusses various transport policies and acts in India including the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), and various problems faced in urban transport like increased travel time and costs, accidents, and air pollution. It outlines the need for these policies to improve urban mobility and build capacity for urban transport planning. Key objectives of the policies are outlined like making cities more livable and enabling them to act as engines of growth. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is also discussed as an approach to integrate land use and transport planning. Methods of financing TOD projects through value capture are highlighted with examples. Acts governing metro rail operations
The document discusses road transport and vehicle regulation in India. It provides statistics on India's road network growth and the rapid increase in the number of vehicles. Road transport now accounts for the majority of freight and passenger traffic. However, issues include high logistics costs, road accidents killing over 100,000 people annually, and expected further increases in transport demand straining infrastructure. The proposed Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016 aims to modernize regulations, facilitate online services, strengthen road safety rules including for helmets and oversized vehicles, and develop a national transport policy and vehicle/license databases.
The document discusses the need for a new Motor Vehicles Act in India to improve road transport. It notes that while India has expanded its road network significantly, road transport faces issues with road safety, speeds, and traffic conditions. The new Act aims to provide a framework for safe, fast, cost-effective movement of passengers and freight to support economic development. Key proposed changes include establishing an independent regulatory authority, bringing more uniformity and use of technology to regulations, and improving infrastructure development and multimodal integration.
On the basis of recommendations of the GoM and other pressing requirements, MoRTH introduced the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 for consideration of the Cabinet. Today Cabinet Chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the bill.
In the present Motor Vehicle Act, there are 223 Sections out of which the Bill aims to amend 68 sections whereas Chapters 10 has been deleted and a Chapter 11 is being replaced with new provisions to simplify third party insurance claims and settlement process.
This paper is purely a data compilation of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) among various cities in India. It describes and compares UMTA of five different Indian cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Indore, Pune and Jaipur. UMTA acts as an umbrella body that already co-ordinates the entire transport activities of the city are expected to cover more areas under the public transport system. This paper also studies how cities that have constituted UMTA ensures a comprehensive public transport system.
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha to improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments, and provide an efficient, safe and corruption-free transport system. Key aspects of the bill include increased penalties for traffic violations, mandatory fitness testing and recall of defective vehicles, a national road safety board, protection for good samaritans, and expanded use of technology and online services in driving licenses, registration, and insurance claims processing. The bill aims to reduce accidents and corruption while making transportation more accessible.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 in India. It outlines the ministry responsible for motor vehicle laws and regulations in the country. It also categorizes different types of motor vehicles and defines key terms. Furthermore, it describes the various types of road signs put in place to regulate traffic and ensure safety. Finally, it discusses offenses under the act and associated penalties for violations.
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 has been implemented throughout the country since September 1, 2019. This Presentation explains the Key Features and Penalties
Ravi sharma put20278 transport policies and actsRavi Sharma
The document discusses various transport policies and acts in India including the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP) of 2006, Jawaharlal Nehru National Urban Renewal Mission (JNNURM), and various problems faced in urban transport like increased travel time and costs, accidents, and air pollution. It outlines the need for these policies to improve urban mobility and build capacity for urban transport planning. Key objectives of the policies are outlined like making cities more livable and enabling them to act as engines of growth. Transit-oriented development (TOD) is also discussed as an approach to integrate land use and transport planning. Methods of financing TOD projects through value capture are highlighted with examples. Acts governing metro rail operations
The document discusses road transport and vehicle regulation in India. It provides statistics on India's road network growth and the rapid increase in the number of vehicles. Road transport now accounts for the majority of freight and passenger traffic. However, issues include high logistics costs, road accidents killing over 100,000 people annually, and expected further increases in transport demand straining infrastructure. The proposed Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016 aims to modernize regulations, facilitate online services, strengthen road safety rules including for helmets and oversized vehicles, and develop a national transport policy and vehicle/license databases.
The document discusses the need for a new Motor Vehicles Act in India to improve road transport. It notes that while India has expanded its road network significantly, road transport faces issues with road safety, speeds, and traffic conditions. The new Act aims to provide a framework for safe, fast, cost-effective movement of passengers and freight to support economic development. Key proposed changes include establishing an independent regulatory authority, bringing more uniformity and use of technology to regulations, and improving infrastructure development and multimodal integration.
On the basis of recommendations of the GoM and other pressing requirements, MoRTH introduced the Motor Vehicle (Amendment) Bill 2016 for consideration of the Cabinet. Today Cabinet Chaired by Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the bill.
In the present Motor Vehicle Act, there are 223 Sections out of which the Bill aims to amend 68 sections whereas Chapters 10 has been deleted and a Chapter 11 is being replaced with new provisions to simplify third party insurance claims and settlement process.
This paper is purely a data compilation of Unified Metropolitan Transport Authority (UMTA) among various cities in India. It describes and compares UMTA of five different Indian cities including Hyderabad, Chennai, Indore, Pune and Jaipur. UMTA acts as an umbrella body that already co-ordinates the entire transport activities of the city are expected to cover more areas under the public transport system. This paper also studies how cities that have constituted UMTA ensures a comprehensive public transport system.
The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Bill, 2019 was passed by the Rajya Sabha to improve road safety, facilitate citizens in their dealings with transport departments, and provide an efficient, safe and corruption-free transport system. Key aspects of the bill include increased penalties for traffic violations, mandatory fitness testing and recall of defective vehicles, a national road safety board, protection for good samaritans, and expanded use of technology and online services in driving licenses, registration, and insurance claims processing. The bill aims to reduce accidents and corruption while making transportation more accessible.
The document summarizes the key aspects of the Motor Vehicles Act of 1988 in India. It outlines the ministry responsible for motor vehicle laws and regulations in the country. It also categorizes different types of motor vehicles and defines key terms. Furthermore, it describes the various types of road signs put in place to regulate traffic and ensure safety. Finally, it discusses offenses under the act and associated penalties for violations.
Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 has been implemented throughout the country since September 1, 2019. This Presentation explains the Key Features and Penalties
The document summarizes key amendments made in The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 in India. It outlines the history of motor vehicle acts in India. The main motivations for amendment were high road accident deaths among young adults and need to strengthen road safety. Some key amendments included stricter penalties for traffic violations, compulsory insurance and recall policies for auto manufacturers, regulations around car seats for children, and recognition of Good Samaritans who help accident victims. The amendments aim to improve road safety, public transportation, and reduce environmental impact of motor vehicles in India.
1. The document discusses financing methods for road projects, including highway finance and taxation in India. It outlines sources of funds for road construction like the Central Road Fund, state and central government budgets, tolls, and World Bank loans.
2. It then discusses public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a model for infrastructure development. The key aspects of PPPs include long-term contractual agreements between government and private entities for financing, building, operating and maintaining infrastructure in exchange for user fees.
3. Different PPP models are described, along with factors for their success like robust structures that protect commercial interests while maintaining government ownership, and their ability to access private capital funding. The roles and responsibilities of government
The document summarizes key amendments made to the Motor Vehicles Act in 2019 in India. Some important changes include provisions for recall of vehicles that cause environmental damage or risks to drivers/others, regulations for taxi aggregators requiring them to obtain licenses from states, stricter rules around use of safety equipment like seat belts and helmets, and higher penalties for violations like not giving way to emergency vehicles or honking in silence zones. The amendments aim to improve road safety and management of the motor vehicle industry in India.
The document summarizes key aspects of transportation law in India as it relates to peer-to-peer ridesharing. It outlines that under current law, ridesharing is considered illegal as it involves using private vehicles for commercial purposes without proper permits. However, it notes that regulations may evolve as governments recognize benefits of ridesharing in reducing congestion and promoting better utilization of transport assets. New legislation in India signals openness to policies that could support legalizing and regulating ridesharing in the future.
The document summarizes the key points of the Indian Railways budget for 2017-2018. It was the first time since 1924 that the Railways budget was merged with the main Union Budget. Some highlights include an 8% increase in total outlay to Rs. 1.31 lakh crore, a 9% increase in estimated revenue to Rs. 1.78 lakh crore, and focusing on passenger safety, capital works, cleanliness and financial reforms. The budget also aims to increase freight and passenger traffic volumes by 10% in the next three years through infrastructure modernization.
This document summarizes key aspects of intermediate public transport (IPT) systems in Indian cities. It discusses the various private sector stakeholders in IPT, including vehicle owners, drivers, conductors, and finance companies. It also outlines challenges faced by IPT operators and users, such as overlapping routes, overcrowding, unregulated fares, and lack of infrastructure. The document proposes both incremental measures, like increasing enforcement of regulations, and a more comprehensive long-term approach, including developing an integrated transit plan, creating a unified transit authority, and providing options for private operators to upgrade services. It concludes that information and transportation systems can help formalize and improve informal IPT systems in India.
This document is a seminar report on automated highway systems presented by Samir Chauhan. It includes an introduction to automated highway systems, a discussion of major AHS goals like improving safety and mobility. It describes 5 concepts for AHS including independent vehicle, cooperative, infrastructure-supported, and adaptable concepts. It also discusses current vehicle technologies that could enable AHS like collision warning systems. The report outlines a 5 layer control design for AHS including physical, regulation, coordination, and link layers. It describes the on-board vehicle control system and roadside control system's roles in optimizing traffic flow and vehicle safety. The conclusion acknowledges more research is still needed due to lack of continued funding.
IRJET- Study of Automated Highway SystemIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses an automated highway system (AHS) which aims to increase both the safety and efficiency of highways by automating vehicles. Sensors and microprocessors would allow vehicles to sense their environment and react without driver input, reducing accidents caused by human error.
2. An AHS would have four key components - lateral motion control to keep vehicles in lanes, longitudinal motion control to maintain distance and speed between vehicles, and obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities. Sensors like cameras, radar and sonar would be used to detect lanes, other vehicles, and obstacles.
3. An AHS could significantly increase road capacity by allowing vehicles to travel closer together at higher speeds. It may also reduce fuel consumption,
The purpose of this presentation is to introduce executives and managers of auto co. to the salient provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended. This will facilitate proper compliance to rules about safety anti-pollution, insurance and road transport including motor vehicle legislation.
Report No. 19 of 2010 - Performance Audit of Issue of Licences and Allocation...Life of A Public Auditor
In the last two decades the telecom sector witnessed rapid transformation with the National Telecom Policy-94 setting the stage for opening up of the sector. With changes in the sector, cellular mobile services outgrew the fixed line services. The most important change was the shift to a revenue sharing regime in National Telecom Policy (NTP) 1999 where the operators shared their revenue with the Government in the form of annual licence fee and spectrum charges. The Unified Access Services Licence (UASL) 2003 sought to frame the road map for a uniform licencing regime.
This sector has witnessed dynamic and rapid transition. It had been subject to audit and a report titled "Package of Concessions Given to Cellular Mobile Operators" was presented to Parliament in May 2000. A further review of the "Revenue Management in the Department of Telecommunications" was also undertaken by this office in 2004-05. This review mainly focused on the system of collection and accounting of licence fee and spectrum charges from the licensees. The Report based on this review was presented to Parliament in May 2006.
In January 2008, Department of Telecommunications issued 120 new licences for unified access services on the same day. These licences were issued at price which had been discovered in 2001. Issuance of 120 licences in just one day and at a price discovered in 2001 has drawn the attention of Media, Parliament and informed members of the civil society. Questions have been raised regarding the transparency in the allocation process and the failure in maximization of revenue generation from the allocation of spectrum, which is a national asset. This department had been receiving innumerable references from Members of Parliament and other sources repeatedly, questioningthe allocation processandthe price fixed for such allocation. The claim in each such reference is that ineligible applicants seem to have been granted licences and at a price which appeared far below what has been perceived to be the appropriate market price in 2008. It was in this context that this department felt that there was a sufficient justification to review the entire process of issuance of licences, award of spectrum and the implementation of the UAS regime. The need fordoing so was further justified as six years have passed since the introduction of the UAS regime in 2003. While accepting the Government's prerogative to formulatethe policy of UASL, it wasfeltthatan in-depth examination of implementation of such policy needed to be done.
Report No. 6 of 2012-13 – Performance Audit of Ultra Mega Power Projects unde...Life of A Public Auditor
Energy is one of the most critical components of infrastructure that determines the economic development of a country. The growth rate of demand for power is generally higher than the GDP growth rate. The XI Five Year Plan emphasized the need for removing infrastructure bottlenecks for sustained growth and proposed an investment of around ' 21 lakh crore in infrastructure sectors. Considering the magnitude of expansion the power sector required, Government of India (GOI) decided (November 2005) to develop Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs)1, each with a projected capacity of around 4000 MW and cost of ' 16,000-20,000 crore. Ministry of Power (MOP) designated (November 2005) Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) as the nodal agency for the purpose of development of UMPPs through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Out of 16 UMPPs identified so far (March 2012), PFC floated 12 SPVs as its wholly owned subsidiaries for development of UMPPs. The main activities undertaken by the SPVs are appointment of consultants, preparation of bid documents, evaluation of bids and award of projects, acquisition of land, fuel tie-up and obtaining various statutory clearances.
SPVs invited bids for six UMPPs during March 2006 to March 2012 and awarded four UMPPs, viz. Sasan in Madhya Pradesh, Mundra in Gujarat, Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and Tilaiya in Jharkhand to the identified Developers. The remaining eight UMPPs are yet to be awarded. One unit of 800 MW of the Mundra UMPP was commissioned in February 2012.
1) This document provides information on India's road network and the various phases of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) to upgrade national highways.
2) It highlights that national highways make up only 2% of India's total road length but carry 40% of traffic. Several phases of the NHDP project aim to upgrade national highways through public-private partnerships.
3) There are significant investment opportunities for investors, contractors, and other companies in the many road projects being awarded under the different phases of the NHDP.
The document discusses infrastructure development in India and analyzes the Union Budget for 2010-11. It provides details of projected investment in infrastructure sectors in the 11th Five Year Plan period. Key highlights include a projected total investment of $515 billion with the largest allocations to electricity, roads, and telecom. The budget increased allocation to sectors like roads and power but also imposed some taxes that may increase costs. Overall, the document finds that while the budget boosted some infrastructure sectors, increased taxes could negatively impact profitability of related industries.
Estimating residential public transport trip generation ratesJumpingJaq
This document presents research on estimating residential public transport trip generation rates in Melbourne, Australia. It finds that public transport trip generation rates were higher in inner and middle Melbourne compared to outer Melbourne. The rates for apartments and townhouses were not necessarily higher than detached houses. Case studies of hypothetical apartment developments show that developments with good public transport access can generate a significant number of public transport trips comparable to private vehicle trips. The research concludes by recommending the inclusion of public transport trip generation rates in traffic impact assessment guidelines.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Anjum Parwez, Managing Director of BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation), about modernizing city bus services in Bangalore called "Bus Karo Plus". The presentation outlines challenges faced by BMTC like increasing traffic, proposals to improve services through high frequency routes, route rationalization, and introducing feeder services to major corridors like Hosur Road using midi buses.
This document provides an overview of BS-4 emission standards in India. It begins by discussing the poor air quality in many Indian cities and the need for stricter vehicle emission controls. It then defines BS-4 standards and compares them to Euro standards. The effects on the auto industry include requiring technological upgrades, increased costs of Rs. 20,000-30,000 for petrol cars and Rs. 75,000-1,00,000 for diesel cars. Stricter standards will also make vehicles more complex electronically. BS-4 is expected to be implemented nationwide by 2020, though prices will rise in the transition.
The document discusses road transport and road safety in India. It provides statistics on India's growing road network and vehicle numbers. Road transport now accounts for the majority of freight and passenger traffic compared to 1950-51. However, India faces major road safety issues like over 130,000 road accidents and 150,000 deaths annually. The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016 aims to address these issues by modernizing regulations, infrastructure and enforcement. Key proposed changes include national vehicle and driver databases, simplified licensing, stricter penalties for traffic violations, and increased emphasis on public transport and road safety standards.
This document summarizes the evolution of emission standards in India for vehicles. It discusses the introduction of Bharat Stage standards beginning in 2000 based on European regulations. BS III standards were implemented nationwide in 2010, while BS IV was introduced in 13 major cities in 2010 and nationwide in 2017. The Indian government decided to skip BS V and adopt the more stringent BS VI standards by 2020 to address air pollution issues. The document also provides an overview of emission standards introduced in India from 1991-2020, becoming progressively more strict over time.
The document summarizes key amendments made in The Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act, 2019 in India. It outlines the history of motor vehicle acts in India. The main motivations for amendment were high road accident deaths among young adults and need to strengthen road safety. Some key amendments included stricter penalties for traffic violations, compulsory insurance and recall policies for auto manufacturers, regulations around car seats for children, and recognition of Good Samaritans who help accident victims. The amendments aim to improve road safety, public transportation, and reduce environmental impact of motor vehicles in India.
1. The document discusses financing methods for road projects, including highway finance and taxation in India. It outlines sources of funds for road construction like the Central Road Fund, state and central government budgets, tolls, and World Bank loans.
2. It then discusses public-private partnerships (PPPs) as a model for infrastructure development. The key aspects of PPPs include long-term contractual agreements between government and private entities for financing, building, operating and maintaining infrastructure in exchange for user fees.
3. Different PPP models are described, along with factors for their success like robust structures that protect commercial interests while maintaining government ownership, and their ability to access private capital funding. The roles and responsibilities of government
The document summarizes key amendments made to the Motor Vehicles Act in 2019 in India. Some important changes include provisions for recall of vehicles that cause environmental damage or risks to drivers/others, regulations for taxi aggregators requiring them to obtain licenses from states, stricter rules around use of safety equipment like seat belts and helmets, and higher penalties for violations like not giving way to emergency vehicles or honking in silence zones. The amendments aim to improve road safety and management of the motor vehicle industry in India.
The document summarizes key aspects of transportation law in India as it relates to peer-to-peer ridesharing. It outlines that under current law, ridesharing is considered illegal as it involves using private vehicles for commercial purposes without proper permits. However, it notes that regulations may evolve as governments recognize benefits of ridesharing in reducing congestion and promoting better utilization of transport assets. New legislation in India signals openness to policies that could support legalizing and regulating ridesharing in the future.
The document summarizes the key points of the Indian Railways budget for 2017-2018. It was the first time since 1924 that the Railways budget was merged with the main Union Budget. Some highlights include an 8% increase in total outlay to Rs. 1.31 lakh crore, a 9% increase in estimated revenue to Rs. 1.78 lakh crore, and focusing on passenger safety, capital works, cleanliness and financial reforms. The budget also aims to increase freight and passenger traffic volumes by 10% in the next three years through infrastructure modernization.
This document summarizes key aspects of intermediate public transport (IPT) systems in Indian cities. It discusses the various private sector stakeholders in IPT, including vehicle owners, drivers, conductors, and finance companies. It also outlines challenges faced by IPT operators and users, such as overlapping routes, overcrowding, unregulated fares, and lack of infrastructure. The document proposes both incremental measures, like increasing enforcement of regulations, and a more comprehensive long-term approach, including developing an integrated transit plan, creating a unified transit authority, and providing options for private operators to upgrade services. It concludes that information and transportation systems can help formalize and improve informal IPT systems in India.
This document is a seminar report on automated highway systems presented by Samir Chauhan. It includes an introduction to automated highway systems, a discussion of major AHS goals like improving safety and mobility. It describes 5 concepts for AHS including independent vehicle, cooperative, infrastructure-supported, and adaptable concepts. It also discusses current vehicle technologies that could enable AHS like collision warning systems. The report outlines a 5 layer control design for AHS including physical, regulation, coordination, and link layers. It describes the on-board vehicle control system and roadside control system's roles in optimizing traffic flow and vehicle safety. The conclusion acknowledges more research is still needed due to lack of continued funding.
IRJET- Study of Automated Highway SystemIRJET Journal
1. The document discusses an automated highway system (AHS) which aims to increase both the safety and efficiency of highways by automating vehicles. Sensors and microprocessors would allow vehicles to sense their environment and react without driver input, reducing accidents caused by human error.
2. An AHS would have four key components - lateral motion control to keep vehicles in lanes, longitudinal motion control to maintain distance and speed between vehicles, and obstacle detection and avoidance capabilities. Sensors like cameras, radar and sonar would be used to detect lanes, other vehicles, and obstacles.
3. An AHS could significantly increase road capacity by allowing vehicles to travel closer together at higher speeds. It may also reduce fuel consumption,
The purpose of this presentation is to introduce executives and managers of auto co. to the salient provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 as amended. This will facilitate proper compliance to rules about safety anti-pollution, insurance and road transport including motor vehicle legislation.
Report No. 19 of 2010 - Performance Audit of Issue of Licences and Allocation...Life of A Public Auditor
In the last two decades the telecom sector witnessed rapid transformation with the National Telecom Policy-94 setting the stage for opening up of the sector. With changes in the sector, cellular mobile services outgrew the fixed line services. The most important change was the shift to a revenue sharing regime in National Telecom Policy (NTP) 1999 where the operators shared their revenue with the Government in the form of annual licence fee and spectrum charges. The Unified Access Services Licence (UASL) 2003 sought to frame the road map for a uniform licencing regime.
This sector has witnessed dynamic and rapid transition. It had been subject to audit and a report titled "Package of Concessions Given to Cellular Mobile Operators" was presented to Parliament in May 2000. A further review of the "Revenue Management in the Department of Telecommunications" was also undertaken by this office in 2004-05. This review mainly focused on the system of collection and accounting of licence fee and spectrum charges from the licensees. The Report based on this review was presented to Parliament in May 2006.
In January 2008, Department of Telecommunications issued 120 new licences for unified access services on the same day. These licences were issued at price which had been discovered in 2001. Issuance of 120 licences in just one day and at a price discovered in 2001 has drawn the attention of Media, Parliament and informed members of the civil society. Questions have been raised regarding the transparency in the allocation process and the failure in maximization of revenue generation from the allocation of spectrum, which is a national asset. This department had been receiving innumerable references from Members of Parliament and other sources repeatedly, questioningthe allocation processandthe price fixed for such allocation. The claim in each such reference is that ineligible applicants seem to have been granted licences and at a price which appeared far below what has been perceived to be the appropriate market price in 2008. It was in this context that this department felt that there was a sufficient justification to review the entire process of issuance of licences, award of spectrum and the implementation of the UAS regime. The need fordoing so was further justified as six years have passed since the introduction of the UAS regime in 2003. While accepting the Government's prerogative to formulatethe policy of UASL, it wasfeltthatan in-depth examination of implementation of such policy needed to be done.
Report No. 6 of 2012-13 – Performance Audit of Ultra Mega Power Projects unde...Life of A Public Auditor
Energy is one of the most critical components of infrastructure that determines the economic development of a country. The growth rate of demand for power is generally higher than the GDP growth rate. The XI Five Year Plan emphasized the need for removing infrastructure bottlenecks for sustained growth and proposed an investment of around ' 21 lakh crore in infrastructure sectors. Considering the magnitude of expansion the power sector required, Government of India (GOI) decided (November 2005) to develop Ultra Mega Power Projects (UMPPs)1, each with a projected capacity of around 4000 MW and cost of ' 16,000-20,000 crore. Ministry of Power (MOP) designated (November 2005) Power Finance Corporation Limited (PFC) as the nodal agency for the purpose of development of UMPPs through Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs).
Out of 16 UMPPs identified so far (March 2012), PFC floated 12 SPVs as its wholly owned subsidiaries for development of UMPPs. The main activities undertaken by the SPVs are appointment of consultants, preparation of bid documents, evaluation of bids and award of projects, acquisition of land, fuel tie-up and obtaining various statutory clearances.
SPVs invited bids for six UMPPs during March 2006 to March 2012 and awarded four UMPPs, viz. Sasan in Madhya Pradesh, Mundra in Gujarat, Krishnapatnam in Andhra Pradesh, and Tilaiya in Jharkhand to the identified Developers. The remaining eight UMPPs are yet to be awarded. One unit of 800 MW of the Mundra UMPP was commissioned in February 2012.
1) This document provides information on India's road network and the various phases of the National Highways Development Project (NHDP) to upgrade national highways.
2) It highlights that national highways make up only 2% of India's total road length but carry 40% of traffic. Several phases of the NHDP project aim to upgrade national highways through public-private partnerships.
3) There are significant investment opportunities for investors, contractors, and other companies in the many road projects being awarded under the different phases of the NHDP.
The document discusses infrastructure development in India and analyzes the Union Budget for 2010-11. It provides details of projected investment in infrastructure sectors in the 11th Five Year Plan period. Key highlights include a projected total investment of $515 billion with the largest allocations to electricity, roads, and telecom. The budget increased allocation to sectors like roads and power but also imposed some taxes that may increase costs. Overall, the document finds that while the budget boosted some infrastructure sectors, increased taxes could negatively impact profitability of related industries.
Estimating residential public transport trip generation ratesJumpingJaq
This document presents research on estimating residential public transport trip generation rates in Melbourne, Australia. It finds that public transport trip generation rates were higher in inner and middle Melbourne compared to outer Melbourne. The rates for apartments and townhouses were not necessarily higher than detached houses. Case studies of hypothetical apartment developments show that developments with good public transport access can generate a significant number of public transport trips comparable to private vehicle trips. The research concludes by recommending the inclusion of public transport trip generation rates in traffic impact assessment guidelines.
This document summarizes a presentation given by Anjum Parwez, Managing Director of BMTC (Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation), about modernizing city bus services in Bangalore called "Bus Karo Plus". The presentation outlines challenges faced by BMTC like increasing traffic, proposals to improve services through high frequency routes, route rationalization, and introducing feeder services to major corridors like Hosur Road using midi buses.
This document provides an overview of BS-4 emission standards in India. It begins by discussing the poor air quality in many Indian cities and the need for stricter vehicle emission controls. It then defines BS-4 standards and compares them to Euro standards. The effects on the auto industry include requiring technological upgrades, increased costs of Rs. 20,000-30,000 for petrol cars and Rs. 75,000-1,00,000 for diesel cars. Stricter standards will also make vehicles more complex electronically. BS-4 is expected to be implemented nationwide by 2020, though prices will rise in the transition.
The document discusses road transport and road safety in India. It provides statistics on India's growing road network and vehicle numbers. Road transport now accounts for the majority of freight and passenger traffic compared to 1950-51. However, India faces major road safety issues like over 130,000 road accidents and 150,000 deaths annually. The Motor Vehicles Amendment Bill 2016 aims to address these issues by modernizing regulations, infrastructure and enforcement. Key proposed changes include national vehicle and driver databases, simplified licensing, stricter penalties for traffic violations, and increased emphasis on public transport and road safety standards.
This document summarizes the evolution of emission standards in India for vehicles. It discusses the introduction of Bharat Stage standards beginning in 2000 based on European regulations. BS III standards were implemented nationwide in 2010, while BS IV was introduced in 13 major cities in 2010 and nationwide in 2017. The Indian government decided to skip BS V and adopt the more stringent BS VI standards by 2020 to address air pollution issues. The document also provides an overview of emission standards introduced in India from 1991-2020, becoming progressively more strict over time.
This document summarizes the evolution of emission standards in India for vehicles. It discusses the introduction of Bharat Stage standards beginning in 2000 based on European regulations. BS III standards were implemented nationwide in 2010, while BS IV was introduced in 13 major cities in 2010 and nationwide in 2017. The Indian government decided to skip BS V and adopt the more stringent BS VI standards by 2020 to address air pollution issues. The document also provides an overview of emission standards introduced in India from 1991-2020, becoming progressively more strict over time.
The document discusses toll road projects in India. It provides details about a proposed 30 km bypass toll road project in Bangalore, including project costs, capital structure, toll rates, traffic assumptions, key dates, and details of the concession agreement. The concessionaire will design, build, operate and maintain the road for 30 years, after which it will revert to the government. Traffic is projected to grow at rates between 3-6.5% annually over the 30 year concession period.
IRJET- Review of Bharat Stage 6 Emission NormsIRJET Journal
The document discusses India's transition to stricter Bharat Stage 6 (BS-6) vehicle emission standards by 2020. Some key points:
- BS-6 standards will significantly reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides, particulate matter, and other pollutants from vehicles compared to BS-4 standards.
- Meeting the new standards will be challenging for automakers and require improvements in engine technology and use of after-treatment devices.
- Diesel vehicles will see a much larger reduction in emissions compared to petrol vehicles under BS-6. This may increase the costs of diesel vehicles substantially.
- Proper fuel meeting BS-6 standards will be required, especially for diesel vehicles using advanced emission control
Bharat Stage (BS) emissions norms are India's standards for regulating vehicle emissions. The auto sector has had to comply with increasingly stringent standards since BS IV in 2000. BS VI, effective April 2020, will be the most stringent yet, requiring an 80% reduction in nitrogen oxide and particulate matter emissions compared to BS IV through new filter technologies and lower sulfur fuel. The transition to BS VI will increase production costs for automakers and may result in slightly higher vehicle and fuel prices for consumers.
Emission standards regulate the amount of pollutants released from vehicles and industry. In the US, the EPA sets national standards while California has more stringent standards. Within the EU, standards define limits for various emissions from new vehicles. India has also implemented Bharat emission standards based on Euro standards in a phased manner starting from 2000 to reduce air pollution. Bharat Stage IV standards were expanded nationwide in 2017 and India plans to skip Stage V and adopt the more stringent Stage VI standards by 2020.
The document provides details about an internship project at CASA TVS motors Pvt. Ltd dealership, including their organizational structure, commercial policies and regulatory documents required, product portfolio, and industry organizations. It describes CASA's management hierarchy and departments. It also outlines the organizational structure of TVSM, commercial documents like VAT and GST, TVSM and competitor's motorcycle, scooter, and moped models, and industry associations like SIAM, ARAI, ACMA, and FADA.
Customer Experience(CX) in Automotive Industry.Dinesh Varma
The document discusses customer experience (CX) in the automotive industry based on a Cisco survey. Key findings include:
- 83% of consumers prefer researching cars online rather than in person. 47% trust third party websites over automaker websites.
- 55% would be comfortable using virtual technology like video to interact with dealerships. 64% would use automated dealerships for service.
- 62% want devices tracking budgets for gas/maintenance. 57% trust driverless cars. 74% would share driving habits and 60% share biometrics for savings.
It then discusses CX strategies and products of major Indian automakers like Maruti Suzuki, Ford, and Tata Motors, including loyalty programs, call centers
Emission standards regulate the amount of pollutants released from various sources into the environment. They focus on vehicles but also regulate industrial and power plant emissions. Standards are defined differently in the US, Europe, India and California. The limits become more stringent over time, denoted by stages like Euro 1-6 in Europe and Bharat Stages in India. Compliance is determined by engine tests on dynamometers using standardized driving cycles. The standards have been successful in reducing emissions and improving air quality over time but also increase vehicle costs.
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1. The New Guidelines from
the Ministry of Transport
for the Transportation
Industry
2. INTRODUCTION
Urbanization and modernization are the two dimensions of the World’s growth in today’s
world. Moving on with the same perception, India hasn’t let itself away and is on track to
lead way in the race of developments. The Central Government along with various
divisions have come up with various new initiatives to promote urbanization and
inculcate technology into daily lives of citizens of India.
We, at Transport Mall have summarized all the new policies of the government into the
upcoming slides.
4. A pollution under control certificate (PUC) is given by the government to the vehicle after assessing the pollution emission
levels of the vehicle. Vehicle must follow the standard pollution regulations in order to obtain the PUC certificate. Recently government has
made certain new updates in this which are:
• MORTH (Ministry of Road Transport & Highways) has made it mandatory for every vehicle to have a PUC certificate and the same should
be linked to a government database i.e. National Register.
• Central Motor Vehicle Rules, 1989 has made it compulsory to have a QR code on the PUC.
• One common format to be followed across the country for PUC which shall contain vehicle owner’s mobile number, vehicle owner’s name,
address, engine number and chassis number.
• PUC can be generated online through the vahan.parivahan website.
• Common format of rejection slip for the vehicle if the pollution check test result values are higher the maximum permissible values of
pollution emission.
• Connecting PUC to vehicle owner’s mobile number for OTP and SMS alerts.
• On not having PUC fine of Rs. 10000/- will be imposed for first offence and Rs. 10000/- will be imposed for the subsequent offence.
• PUC should be made after one year of expiry of first vehicle registration.
6. It was from April 1, 2020, the new norms for emission standards were released and have to be followed and it was to be called
Bharat Stage VI or BS 6
I. Bharat Stage IV (BS 4)
BS 4 was introduced in the year 2017 and was introduced by the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). According to the Bharat Stage IW
norms, it was that 50 parts per million Sulphur content were allowed instead of 10 parts per million. According to the regulations set by BSES
which is the governing body, emission-related changes included tailpipe emissions, Electronic Control Unit (ECU), ignition control and some
visible changes was the Automatic Headlamp On (AHO).
II. Bharat Stage VI (BS 6)
This was an emission norm that made India equal with other countries regarding the emission standards. The Bharat Stage Emission Standards
(BSES) brought in the BS 6 recently in 2020 April which was the sixth provision to the vehicular emission standard. The BS 6 standard was
more advanced than the outgoing BS 4 because it reduced more pollution than the BS 4 engine.
7. III. Differences between Bharat Stage IV (BS 4) and Bharat Stage VI (BS 6)
BS 6 emissions norms are stricter and effective than the BS 4 emission standards.
BS 6 engine requires less content of Sulphur which is five times lower than a BS 4 engine
In BS 6 diesel engine there are a 70% reduction in the Nitrous Oxide (NOx) levels as compared to the BS 4 diesel engine. While in the
Petrol engine the reduction is of 25% in the Nitrous Oxide levels compared to the BS 4 petrol engine.
Another addition to the BS 6 emission norms was making Onboard Diagnostics (OD) mandatory to the vehicles. OD can be called an alarm
or a pop-up which the customer comes to know when there is something wrong with the vehicle and also provides some other information
about the statistics of emissions, the performance of the vehicle, the fuel economy and ECV statistics which the user can know in the
dashboard of the vehicle and these are compulsory for the vehicle which comes out with the BS 6 engine.
SCR was also introduced with the arrival of the BS 6 emission norms. SCR (Selective Catalytic Reduction) is an emission counter system
that permits Nitrous Oxide (NOx) reduction reactions to take place in an oxidizing atmosphere.
Real Driving Emission was introduced first time in BS 6 which measures the emission of the vehicle in real-life conditions.
The fuel usage- The BS 6 vehicle needs BS 6 fuel itself as even though if it uses the BS 4 fuel it will not be following the emission norms
and if the BS 4 engine uses the BS 6 fuel emissions will increase and the engine will be hit.
BS 6 will have less Sulphur and Nitrogen compared to the BS 4 engines.
Under the BS 6 norms, the pollution has reduced drastically compared to the BS 4 norms.
9. Green Tax is also known as Pollution/Environment Tax. It is a charge for polluting the environment and directed towards
making behavioral changes in people. It can also be viewed as a penalty for polluting the planet.
Green Tax is levied on older vehicles as an old engine is detrimental to the environment. Thus, the owner of the old vehicle has to pay Green Tax
for polluting the environment.
There are certain principles which are to be followed along with the Green Tax.
• The Transport vehicles that are older than 8 years will be charged Green Tax at the time of renewal of fitness certificate, at the rate of 10 to
25 % of the road tax
• The vehicles that are used for Personal uses will be charged Green Tax at the time of renewal of Registration Certification after 15 years
• Public transport vehicles, such as city buses, to be charged lower Green tax
• Higher Green tax (50% of Road Tax) for vehicles being registered in highly polluted cities
• The green tax will be different according to the type of the vehicle whether it could diesel or petrol.
• Vehicles like strong hybrids, electric vehicles and alternate fuels like CNG, ethanol will be avoided from the green tax provision
• Vehicles used in farming, such as tractor, harvester, tiller etc. will not be included in the Green tax
11. The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) and Delhi Transport Department has passed the order in
December 2018 and This Order may be called the Motor Vehicles (High-Security Registration Plates) Order,2018 and the order came into force
on the 1st of April, 2019. . It is compulsory that the vehicles which are being bought before 2019 have to fix the HSRP plate or the transport
department will take actions like having a fine which is very high.
The number plates which are sold after 2019 which will be only HSRP and the board has given the date until July 2022 for the users to fix the
HSRP. The plate has a hot stamped chromium-based hologram of Ashoka Chakra which is of the size 20 mm X 20 mm. this will be placed on
the top left corner and will be in blue. One another important addition on the number plate is the placement of a 10-digit permanent
identification number (PIN) which is laser branded on the bottom left corner of the number plate.
Another part that is written on the number plate is the ‘IND’ which will be along the side of the Ashoka Chakra on the right side of the plate.
12. Features of HSRP
The HSRP will be difficult to remove and tamper as the number plates which were earlier were easy to be tampered with, removed and
changed as there can be theft of the vehicle and they could change the number plates not to get caught. As HSRP comes with non-reusable
Snap-On locks which cannot be removed and the police could track the vehicle easily as they have the tracker within it.
The number plates which were before HSRP was available for anyone and every people could just buy that by providing the number of the
vehicle, but HSRP has an entire change and it is only given to the vehicle once he/she provides the details regarding the engine number,
chassis number etc. Due to the authorized number plate installations, the chance of counterfeit number plates is reduced.
Earlier the registration numbers of the vehicles used to come in various font sizes and styles which will be difficult to be read by the
officials but the HSRP number plates help the officials to read the number plate as it has unified fonts and styles so it has a great advantage.
Earlier there were people who used to make the number plates in difficult fonts such that the officials don’t have a look at the rules broken
by them.
Authorities can track down the vehicle very easily with a vehicle having HSRP as the vehicle information will be provided in the pin. The
number plates will have the information about the engine number and chassis number and which stores in the central database.
14. The vehicle scrappage policy was announced in the Union Budget for 2021-22, the policy will help phase out unfit and
polluting vehicles. The scrappage policy will come into effect immediately after the registration period of a vehicle is over; it would then have
to undergo a mandatory fitness test.
Process of Vehicle Scrappage
A Vehicle older than 20 years, if found unfit or registration certificate is not renewed, will be De-registered
Registered owners to handover such vehicles to a Registered Vehicle Scrapping Facility with Certificate of the vehicles, registration
certificate, their PAN details and other documents.
Scrapper to verify records of the vehicles from database of the Stolen vehicles and issue a Certificate of Deposit, mandatory for the owner
to avail incentives
The Certificate once used will be stamped “Cancelled” by the agency
Government will make a Database of the vehicles scrapped every year.
16. Fastag is a technology driven facility started by government of India for the ease of movement of vehicles on the highways
These are based on RFID (Radio Frequency Identification Technology) which can read the initials of everything from a faraway location. Fastag
has been made mandatory from February 2021 for all National Highways in India.
The features of the same are:
• Fastag is a kind of tag which will be fitted to the vehicle to allow pass easily from the toll plazas across the country.
It is affixed on the windscreen of the vehicle and enables to drive through toll plazas without stopping for transactions.
A FASTag is valid for five years, and can be recharged as and when required.
How to buy Fastag?
Fastags will be available on E commerce portals like Paytm, Amazon and these would be sold by various banks and it will also be available at
NHAI counters which would be near the Toll Plazas. These fastags can be recharged according the needs or the travels done. One another
question which is been asked by people is what will happen if fastags are not bought. A vehicle without the fastag would be charged the double
charge of the toll amount.
18. Wayside Amenities in simple words is defined as the facilities given to general public on Highways of India.
Provision of wayside amenities along National Highway and Expressways is essential since both the Passengers and drivers need certain
minimum wayside facilities to make their travel safe, comfortable and convenient in order to reduce fatigue in a long-distance journey.
Salient features of the same are:
• The project has been undertaken by NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) under the jurisdiction of MORTH (Ministry of Road
Transport Highways).
• This will be spread across 600+ cities and 22 states across north, south, east and west.
• Detailing further. 69 sites in North, 40 sites in East, 23 in West, 44 in South and 94 for durable medical equipment (DME)
• It will consist of Fuel stations, Food Court/Dhabas, Hotel & Convention Centers, Guest & Meeting Rooms, Banquet & Wedding Halls,
Warehouses, automobile showrooms, auto workshops, retail arcade, truck user zones, ATM, Convenience stores, Parking areas, Washrooms,
Village Haat, Medical Clinics and many more.
• The three main blocks would be visitor block, truckers block, office block and miscellaneous.
• Each site will be approx. 4 hectares area having an investment of approx. 2 crores.
• Government is expecting a 15-30% estimated lessee return on the project.