Question : TRANSPORT SYSTEM



(a) whether the Government has considered the need to provide integrated and smooth transport system in the country;

(b) if so, the details thereof; and

(c) the measures being taken by the Government in this regard?

Answer given by the minister


THE MINISTER OF STATE IN THE MINISTRY OF ROAD TRANSPORT AND HIGHWAYS (SHRI SARVEY SATHYANARAYANA)

(a) to (c) The Government has set up National Transport Development Policy Committee (NTDPC) under the Chairmanship of Dr. Rakesh Mohan, with the main objective of recommending a long term national transport policy that would facilitate overall efficiency in the economy while minimising energy consumption and environmental pollution, to provide an integrated and sustainable transport system to encourage competitive pricing and coordination between the alternative modes of transport. The final report of the Committee is expected to be submitted by 31.03.2013.