Burdwan goes car free to help tackle pollution

India Today , Thursday, December 17, 2015
Correspondent : IndrajitKundu
The Kejriwal government's odd and even car formula to control air pollution may not have gone down well in Delhi, but it has stuck a cord in Bengal. Taking a cue, Bengal government officials in Burdwan district observed 'car free' day on Tuesday.

Top officials in Burdwan district including the District Magistrate (DM) and Superintendent of Police (SP) led this initiative by coming to office riding bicycles.

District Magistrate Soumitra Mohan told India Today, the aim was to promote consciousness about the environment among the general public.

"About a month back we decided that we shall observe one day as car and bike free day in the district. By doing this, we will not only reduce air pollution but will also be able to save fuel and reduce traffic to an extent," said Mohan.

Accordingly, the district administration decided to begin the campaign from December 15. Depending on the response, Mohan says, plans will be made to make it a monthly or even a weekly affair.

"We initiated this after taking everyone on-board. We hope this will make people more conscious about the environment. Resorting to cycling and walking shall also make us fitter, " addedSoumitra Mohan.

Responding to the initiative, many in Burdwan town chose to travel in bicycles rather than regular fuel run vehicles on Tuesday.

Interestingly, even prisoners in Kalna sub-division were taken to the courts for hearing using battery operated vehicles or e-rickshaws!

 
SOURCE : http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/burdwan-goes-car-free-to-help-tackle-pollution/1/548463.html
 


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