Mumbai Water Metro Project: If you are also a resident of Mumbai, then this news is very important for you. Actually, the Maharashtra government is preparing a special scheme to provide relief from the increasing traffic in Mumbai and its surrounding cities. The government will build the world’s largest water metro network, which will cost about Rs 6,066 crore. Its main objective is to reduce the increasing pressure on roads and railways. Along with this, the aim is to make travel faster and promote environment-friendly public transport.

Under this scheme, hundreds of kilometers long waterway network will be built. Apart from this, electric-hybrid boats will be run and a modern boat making center will also be established in Sindhudurg. The government says that under this scheme, crores of passengers will get direct benefits in the coming years.

What will be special?

• The project will be developed at a cost of Rs 6,066 crore.
• 340 kilometer long water metro network will be ready.
• A total of 33 waterways and 44 modern terminals will be built.
• 203 electric-hybrid boats will be run for passengers.
• When completed, it will be the world’s largest water metro network.

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Crores of passengers will benefit by 2031

Maharashtra’s aim is that by the year 2031, about 7.5 crore passengers can benefit from this service. According to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis, the solution to Mumbai’s traffic problem is not possible just by increasing the road and rail network. This is the reason why transportation is also being made an important part of the city’s public transportation system. Apart from this, pod taxi service is also expected to be started in Bandra-Kurla Complex (BKC).

Where will the modern boat manufacturing center be built?

An agreement has been signed between Maharashtra Maritime Board and Zoya Marine Services Private Limited for the Mumbai Water Metro Project. Under which, an electric boat manufacturing center will be built on about 22 acres of land in Sawantwadi taluka of Sindhudurg district at a cost of about Rs 150 crore. Electric and eco-friendly boats will be prepared for the water metro here.

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Petrol Diesel Price: Having a personal vehicle is considered common in many countries but the situation is completely different in Hong Kong. Less than 13% people there have personal vehicles. This has made this developed country one of the regions in the world where vehicle ownership rates are lowest. One of the main reasons for this is the very high prices of petrol, diesel, tax and parking. Amidst the ongoing tension in the Middle East, let us know the price of petrol and diesel in Hong Kong.

Petrol and diesel prices

According to global fuel trackers and official oil price monitoring systems, fuel prices in Hong Kong have reached extremely high levels. The price of standard petrol is approximately HKD 32.64 per liter. In Indian currency it is approximately ₹ 348 per liter. Premium petrol is even more expensive. Its price is approximately HKD 34.44 per liter. In Indian currency it will be ₹ 367 per liter. With this, the price of diesel is approximately HKD 36.17 per liter. In Indian currency it will be ₹ 385 per liter.

Fuel is very cheap in China

Interestingly, fuel prices in neighboring mainland China are almost three times lower than those in Hong Kong. Because of this huge difference, many Hong Kong residents reportedly cross the border to China to get cheap fuel.

Public transport is quite strong

The biggest reason why fewer people own vehicles in Hong Kong is its efficient public transportation system. Services such as metro networks, buses, ferries and minibuses are cheap, fast and widely available. Most residents find public transportation much more practical than owning a private vehicle.

heavy tax on vehicles

The Hong Kong government deliberately controls the number of private vehicles by imposing high taxes. People buying a new car have to pay first registration tax. This can range from 46% to 132% of the value of the vehicle, depending on the model and price. Along with this, the annual license fee is also very expensive. The vehicle owner also has to pay an annual license fee depending on the size of the engine. This annual charge can be approximately between ₹ 50000 to ₹ 115000 in Indian currency. Along with this, the monthly parking rent for a normal vehicle can range from HKD 3000 to HKD 6000. This is equivalent to approximately ₹32000 to ₹64000 every month in Indian currency.

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Nepal LPG Price Update: The direct impact of Iran war and Hormuz tension is being seen the most not only on India but also on India’s neighboring country Nepal. Where, rapidly increasing inflation in Nepal has started hitting the pockets of the common people. Meanwhile, according to some reports, within the last three months in Nepal, a record increase of 60 percent in diesel prices and 28 percent increase in petrol prices has been recorded.

Budget spoiled in every house of Nepal

In fact, due to the sharp rise in fuel prices due to the war, the budget of every household in Nepal seems to be completely deteriorating. Whereas, a huge increase of 11.5 percent has been seen in the prices of LPG which is used for daily use. Apart from this, now people are most worried about how they will run their house?

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Increase in freight cost recorded

Not only this, the biggest impact of rising cost of fuel is also being seen on the country’s transportation system. Where, the fare of public vehicles used by the general public has been increased by 20 percent. Due to which people are facing many problems in the cost of sending goods from one place to another within the country.

However, the direct effect of cost of freight transportation is now being seen in people’s kitchens. Giving information about this, retail traders said that due to increase in transportation expenses, the prices of fruits, vegetables, pulses and other essential food items are changing rapidly every week, due to which people have reduced their purchases.

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Impact on the pockets of the general public

The situation in Nepal is very worrying at present. On one hand, people’s pockets are being hit the hardest, while on the other hand, all food items are becoming increasingly expensive. Regarding which some experts said that if global crude oil prices do not improve soon, then the inflation situation in Nepal will get worse in the coming days.

Following the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in the Uttarakhand Cabinet meeting held on Wednesday (May 13) under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami, many important and far-reaching decisions were taken regarding energy and fuel savings in the state. In view of the global circumstances, the State Government has decided to take corrective steps both at short-term and long-term levels, which will be implemented with immediate effect.

‘Economy could not recover after Covid-19’

In the meeting, the Chief Minister said that the global economy has not fully recovered after the Covid-19 pandemic. Along with this, the Russia-Ukraine war and the ongoing crisis in West Asia have put serious pressure on the international supply chain. In particular, the supply of fuel, food and fertilizers has been affected, causing countries like India to face rising costs, import dependence and economic pressure.

The Chief Minister also mentioned the appeal of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in which he has urged the citizens to contribute at the national level through small behavioral changes. In this direction, the Uttarakhand government has prepared a comprehensive strategy for energy saving and better utilization of resources in the state.

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Promotion of work from home and public transport

Video conferencing based meetings will be given priority in government departments, so that unnecessary travel and fuel consumption can be reduced. The private sector will also be encouraged to adopt work from home. Also, common people will be motivated to use public transport more and more.

The state government has decided to celebrate ‘No Vehicle Day’ once a week. On this day, government officials and common citizens will minimize the use of private vehicles. It has also been decided to halve the number of vehicles in the vehicle fleet of the Chief Minister and Ministers. Apart from this, officers who have more than one department have been instructed to use a maximum of one vehicle in a day. Emphasis will also be laid on limited use of air conditioners in government and private buildings.

Cut down on foreign trips and promote tourism

An effective EV policy will soon be implemented in the state. Under this, 50 percent electric vehicles (EV) will be made mandatory in newly purchased government vehicles. Also, priority will be given to expansion of charging stations and networks, so that the use of electric vehicles can be promoted.

It has been decided to limit government foreign trips. Along with this, domestic tourism will be promoted under the ‘Visit My State’ campaign. Heritage, religious, wellness, rural and eco-tourism circuits will be widely promoted in the state. The system of encouraging destination weddings and single window clearance will be strengthened. NRIs will also be attracted to spend holidays in Uttarakhand.

Campaigns like ‘My India, My Contribution’ will be run

Public awareness campaigns like ‘Mera Bharat, Mera Contribution’ will be run in the state. Under ‘Made in State’, local products will be promoted and strict adherence to ‘Make in India’ rules will be ensured in government procurement. Citizens will also be made aware to limit the purchase of gold for one year.

The government will make the common people aware about the benefits of less oil food. The use of oil in schools, hospitals and government canteens will be reviewed and efforts will be made to reduce it. Hotels, dhabas and street food vendors will be motivated to adopt ‘low-oil menu’.

Promote natural farming and clean energy

Farmers will be given training in natural farming, zero budget farming and bio-inputs. Awareness regarding balanced use of fertilizers and soil health will be increased. In the area of ​​clean energy, PNG (Piped Natural Gas) connections will be increased in mission mode. Preference will be given to the use of PNG in hotels, restaurants and government residences. Rooftop solar will be promoted under the Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Yojana, while instructions have been given to the Panchayat and Rural Development Department for the expansion of cow dung gas plants.

Apart from this, to speed up the approval process of mining, solar and power projects, a high level committee constituted under the chairmanship of the Chief Secretary will approve the proposals within 60 days. Through all these decisions, the Uttarakhand government has clearly indicated that it is serious about energy conservation, economic balance and environmental protection, and these initiatives can have a wide impact in the times to come.

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Ashwini vaishnaw: Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav informed in Parliament on Wednesday (March 26) that several important steps have been taken to improve crowd management at railway stations. These include wide foot-over-bridge, CCTV surveillance and war room arrangements.

Railways have implemented a limited entry control system to control the huge crowd during festivals and fairs. Under this arrangement, holding areas have been created outside the stations, where the passengers are not given entry until the train comes on the platform.

Railways will make permanent holding area at 60 stations

According to the Railway Minister, holding areas were built in Surat, Udhna, Patna and New Delhi during the 2024 festive season. This system was also implemented at nine stations of Prayagraj during Mahakumbh. Based on these experiences, permanent waiting areas will be built at 60 stations across the country.

Now entry to only confirmed tickets at 60 stations

Now complete admission control will be implemented at 60 stations. Only passengers with confirmed reserve tickets will get entry up to the platform, while the waiting list and without ticket passengers will have to stay in the external waiting area. Unauthorized entrances will also be sealed.

More CCTV cameras at stations to increase security

The Railway Minister informed that 12 meters and 6 meters wide FOBs of the new design will be made which will be helpful in crowd management. Also, the number of CCTV cameras will be increased for monitoring all major stations.

War rooms will be built at big stations for mob management

War rooms will be set up at large railway stations where officers of all departments will work coordinated in case of congestion. Walky-talkie, announcement system and digital communication equipment will be installed at all heavy crowded stations.

Railway employees will get new uniform and ID card

New uniform and ID cards will be issued for railway employees so that only authorized people can enter the stations. Station directors will be appointed at major stations who will be given financial rights so that they can take immediate decisions.

Station director right to ticket sales control

Station directors will be empowered to control the sales of tickets according to the station’s capacity and available trains. GRP, local police and civil administration will also be included to ensure security at the stations.

Platform ticket will be available only under special circumstances

Taking a lesson from the recent stampede at New Delhi railway station, railway zonal officers have been empowered to control the sale of platform tickets. However, platform tickets will be issued under certain special circumstances to assist the old, uneducated and women passengers.