(a) whether the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has greatly helped
in reducing carbon credits and the United Nations has certified
DMRC’s initiative; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
(a) whether the Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has greatly helped
in reducing carbon credits and the United Nations has certified
DMRC’s initiative; and
(b) if so, the details thereof?
THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF URBAN DEVELOPMENT
(SHRI SAUGATA ROY)
(a): Yes, Madam.
(b): DMRC has registered two Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) Projects
with the United Nations. DMRC’s first CDM project titled “Installation of
Low Green House Gases (GHG) emitting rolling stock cars in metro system†was
registered with UNFCCC on 29/12/2007. Annual Average Emission reduction of
41,000 tons CO2 equivalent and an equal number of Carbon Credits are earned
by this project. DMRC’s second CDM project titled “ Metro Delhi, Indiaâ€
(also called Modal Shift Project), was registered with UNFCCC on 30/06/2011.
Annual Average Emission reduction of 6,09,533 tons CO2 equivalent and an equal
number of Carbon Credits are earned by this project.