Global Mobility Summit: Champion idea of clean kilometres, says PM Modi

Signalling a strong intent to de-congest Indian cities, cut the crude oil import bill and reduce pollution, Prime Minister Narendra Modi appealed to auto industry leaders from the country and abroad and other stakeholders to work on a holistic mobility solution that gives preference to public transport over private ownership. “We should champion the idea of 'clean kilometres',” he said.

Given India’s low car penetration, the country offers a unique opportunity to come up with a sustainable solution which can be emulated by others. 

Congestion-free mobility was critical to check economic and environmental costs of congestion. The Indian economy was