Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari clarified that there is no proposal to impose a 10% additional tax on diesel engine vehicles, contrary to media reports.
Gadkari emphasized the need to clarify the media reports, stating that no such proposal is currently under active consideration by the government.
He stressed the importance of adopting clean and green alternative fuels to reduce pollution and achieve carbon net zero by 2070.
Gadkari labeled diesel as a ‘dangerous’ fuel and urged carmakers to focus on manufacturing eco-friendly fuels like ethanol and green hydrogen.
👉: Need for Clean and Green Fuels
– Nitin Gadkari highlighted the urgent need to adopt clean and green alternative fuels in order to reduce air pollution levels caused by hazardous fuels like diesel.
– He emphasized that these fuels should be import substitutes, cost-effective, indigenous, and pollution-free.
– Gadkari called for actively adopting alternative fuels in line with the government’s commitments to achieve carbon net zero by 2070 and to address the increasing automobile sales.
Gadkari’s Remarks on Diesel as a ‘Dangerous’ Fuel
– During the 63rd annual SIAM conference, Nitin Gadkari referred to diesel as a ‘dangerous’ fuel due to the need for its import to meet the country’s demand.
– He urged carmakers to shift their focus towards manufacturing vehicles that run on eco-friendly fuels like ethanol and green hydrogen.
– Gadkari’s remarks highlight the government’s push for transitioning to cleaner fuels to reduce pollution and dependence on imported fuels.
News Summary:
– Union Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari has clarified that the government is not proposing a 10% additional tax on diesel engine vehicles, contrary to media reports.
– Gadkari stressed the importance of adopting clean and green alternative fuels to reduce pollution and achieve carbon net zero by 2070.
– During the SIAM conference, he labeled diesel as a ‘dangerous’ fuel and urged carmakers to focus on manufacturing vehicles that run on eco-friendly fuels like ethanol and green hydrogen.
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