Promoting environmentally friendly and sustainable urban transportation systems in India is the primary goal of the National Mission on Sustainable Urban Transport (NMSUT). The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, Government of India, is in charge of carrying out the NMSUT.
The National Mission on Sustainable Urban Transport primary goals typically consist of:
Reduce Pollution and Greenhouse Gas Emissions: By encouraging sustainable modes of transportation like walking, bicycling, public transportation, and non-motorized transport options, the objective is to reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions from urban transportation. It highlights the switch from personal automobiles to environmentally friendly modes, which aids in enhancing air quality and reducing climate change.
Improve Urban Mobility: The NMSUT aims to increase the effectiveness and accessibility of urban transportation networks in order to improve urban mobility. It entails projects aimed at creating multimodal, integrated, and well-planned transportation networks as well as enhancing public transportation services and infrastructure.
Encourage Non-Motorized Transportation: The mission aims to promote non-motorized transportation alternatives like walking and bicycling by building specialized infrastructure for these modes of transportation, making secure and practical pathways, and putting in place laws that give preference to and promote them.
