What effects would an increase in road travel have on the environment in India?
Digital communication enables instant global connectivity through platforms like social media, email, messaging apps and video conferencing fostering information exchange, collaboration and networking revolutionizing personal and professional interactions.Digital communication has transformed governRead more
Digital communication enables instant global connectivity through platforms like social media, email, messaging apps and video conferencing fostering information exchange, collaboration and networking revolutionizing personal and professional interactions.Digital communication has transformed governance and public service delivery in India, yielding positive impacts –
- Digital communication enhances transparency and accountability in Indian governance through real time updates, e-tracker systems and citizen feedback mechanisms, promoting good governance.
- Improved accessibility and citizen engagement enhance digital governance in India through inclusive participation, transparent feedback and efficient public service delivery nationwide.
- Digital communication streamlines Indian governance, reducing processing times by automating services, minimizing paperwork and enabling swift online transactions nationwide instantly.
- Digital governance in India expands reach to marginalized communities through accessible platforms, bridging geographical and socio economic divides, ensuring inclusive services.
- Digitized services in India minimize corruption by eliminating intermediaries, automating transactions and promoting transparency, ensuring citizen centric, corruption free governance and services.
Challenges impeding digital communication’s impact on Indian governance and public services include digital divide, infrastructure limitations, cybersecurity threats, data privacy concerns, inadequate digital literacy, integration issues with legacy systems and insufficient internet penetration in rural areas.
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India's road transport network spanning 63 lakh km connects rural urban areas facilitating 90% of passenger, 65% of goods traffic. With 300 million plus vehicles, it drives economic growth, employment but faces challenges like congestion, safety and pollution.The environmental implications of increaRead more
India’s road transport network spanning 63 lakh km connects rural urban areas facilitating 90% of passenger, 65% of goods traffic. With 300 million plus vehicles, it drives economic growth, employment but faces challenges like congestion, safety and pollution.The environmental implications of increasing road transport in India are significant and multifaceted i.e.-
The Indian government has launched initiatives to mitigate roadways environmental implications including promoting electric vehicles (FAME-II scheme), improving public transportation (Smart Cities Mission), enhancing fuel efficiency (BS-VI emission norms) and investing in green highways (National Green Highway Mission) and sustainable infrastructure development.
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