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Are You Riding Sustainable?

Sustainability

More specifically, some SDGs are directly connected to sustainable transport through specific targets and indicators, such as SDG target 3.6 (on road safety), SDG target 9.1 (on infrastructure), and SDG target 11.2 (on providing access to safe, affordable, accessible, and sustainable transport systems for all and expanding public transport)

Five Essential Commodities That Will Be Hit By War In Ukraine

BW Online Bureau

World

Ukraine and Russia may only account for a small proportion of the imports of major manufacturing nations like Germany and the US, but they are essential suppliers of raw materials and energy for many crucial supply chains

Air Pollution: Delhi Extends Ban On Entry Of Trucks, WFH For Govt Staff

BW Online Bureau

Economy Policy Environment

Though the order issued by the environment department did not make it clear if the curbs on construction and demolition activities will continue, a senior official said the ban has been lifted.

FM Sitharaman Asks Transport, Petroleum, Steel Ministries To Front Load Capex Spending

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

Noting the good progress of Capex in the three ministries, the finance minister suggested front-loading of Capex in the third quarter of FY22 and in the first half of FY23

States To Offer Up To 25% Road Tax Concession For Vehicles Purchased After Scrapping Old Ones

BW Online Bureau

Companies & Markets

The ministry in a press note said that in the vehicle scrapping policy, it is proposed to have a system of incentives to nudge vehicle owners to discard old and polluting vehicles.