(a) whether the Government proposes to invest in developing environment friendly urban transport;
(b) if so, the details thereof and the funds earmarked for this purpose; and
(c) the other investors apart from the Government for this scheme and its modalities?
MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT (SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a): The Government has formulated the National Urban Transport Policy (NUTP), 2006 which
lays emphasis on promoting investment in public transport which is environment friendly as
compared to personalized mode of transport. The States/Urban Local Bodies are responsible
for further planning in this respect as subject of urban transport is intertwined with
urban development which is primarily a State subject.
(b) & (c): Since Government of India provides Central Financial Assistance for public
transport projects in line with NUTP, there is no separate scheme of the Central Government
for environment friendly urban transport.