Inspired by Modi, Gujarat Wants E-Rickshaws for Pollution Control

“Our PM has recently distributed e-rickshaws in Varanasi. We want to walk on the path shown by him,” says Gujarat CM.

PM Narendra Modi in Ola’s e-rickshaw. (Photo: PTI)

Inspired by the e-rickshaw project launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Varanasi, Chief Minister Anandiben Patel today said Gujarat government is working on a similar project to curb pollution.

She made the announcement at a function organised by Gujarat Pollution Control Board (GPCB) here to mark the World Environment Day today.

Our PM has recently distributed e-rickshaws in Varanasi. We want to walk on the path shown by him. To control pollution, time has come to move from CNG-run rickshaws to e-rickshaws. The state government is working on a project to introduce e-rickshaws.

<b>Anandiben Patel, Gujarat Chief Minister</b>

The Curbing of Industrial Waste, Sewage Water

The Chief Minister urged the industries to adhere to pollution control norms in order to save water bodies from getting polluted.

We have caught several industries dumping hazardous waste into water bodies illegally. Several FIRs were were registered against them. I urge you to stop such activity to save our environment as the government is ready to work with you for proper disposal of such waste.

<b>Anandiben Patel, Gujarat Chief Minister</b>

Earlier in the day, she participated at the ground-breaking ceremony of a Sewerage Treatment Plant (STP) coming up in Vadaj area of the city.

Currently, sewage water is dumped directly into Sabarmati Riverfront.

“The STP will become functional within 13-14 months. The project is aimed at reducing pollution of the Sabarmati river. In addition, our dependence on Narmada river water will also reduce, as we will get treated water from this plant,” Patel added.