**Summary:**
Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, Shri Nitin Gadkari, presented the government's roadmap for achieving sustainable, affordable, and safe mobility in India by 2047, aligning with the Viksit Bharat vision. Speaking at the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) on September 11, 2025, Shri Gadkari emphasized the importance of comfortable public transportation, adherence to BS7 and CAFE norms for air pollution control, and the promotion of biofuels to reduce crude oil imports and enhance farmer incomes. The vehicle scrappage policy has resulted in over 3 lakh vehicles being scrapped, benefiting industry and the environment. The government aims to reduce logistic costs to single digits by the end of the year. Road safety initiatives include public campaigns, NGO engagement, and financial incentives for those assisting road accident victims ("RahVeers" to receive Rs. 25,000), as well as insurance coverage up to Rs. 1.5 lakhs for accident victims.
Key Entities Referenced
Nitin Gadkari: Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, who outlined the government's vision for sustainable transportation.
Viksit Bharat 2047: The government's vision for a developed India by the year 2047, emphasizing sustainable mobility.
BS7: Emission standards to address air pollution issues in India, aligning with global standards.
CAFE norms: Corporate Average Fuel Efficiency norms, aimed at improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions.
Scrappage Policy: A government policy that encourages the scrapping of old vehicles to benefit industry, government, and the environment.
Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM): An organization whose 65th Annual Convention was addressed by Shri Nitin Gadkari, focusing on sustainable mobility.
RahVeers: Individuals aiding road accident victims, who will be awarded Rs. 25,000.
Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: The government ministry responsible for road transport and highways.
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Shri Nitin Gadkari Outlines Roadmap for
Sustainable, Affordable and Safe Mobility to Achieve
Viksit Bharat 2047
From Farmers to Commuters: Gadkari Ji Links
Biofuels, Public Transport and Road Safety to
National Progress
Shri Nitin Gadkari Calls for Green Fuels, Safer
Roads and Stronger Public Transport to Power
Growth
Posted On: 11 SEP 2025 3:57PM by PIB Delhi
Shri Nitin Gadkari, Hon’ble Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, outlined the Government’s
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vision for sustainable transportation, stating, "As world’s 3 largest automobile industry, India needs to focus
on providing comfortable public transportation. We will maintain global alignment on BS7 and CAFE norms
to address air pollution issues. In addition, moving to bio fuels helps in reducing India’s crude imports and
enhances farmer incomes. More than 3 lakh vehicles have been scrapped following the implementation of the
scrappage policy, benefiting industry, government, and environment.”
Shri Gadkari Ji was addressing the 65th Annual Convention of the Society of Indian Automobile
Manufacturers (SIAM) today, where industry leaders and policymakers discussed the critical role of
sustainable mobility in achieving Viksit Bharat by 2047.
He further stated,” Logistic cost will come down to single digit by year end. Road safety remains crucial.
Therefore, public campaigns and NGO engagement is essential to improve human behaviour to prevent
accidents. For those aiding road accident victims, Rs. 25,000 will be awarded to ‘Rah-Veers’ in addition to
providing insurance up to 1.5 Lacs to accident victims.”*****
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(Release ID: 2165662)