Cuttack, Jan 2 (IANS): Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Climate and Environment of Norway on Thursday praised the transformation of Indian Railways, saying, “Indian rail is improving day by day.”
Solheim posted a video of Cuttack railway station (in Odisha) on his social media handle and said, “This is not an airport; this is a railway station opened in Cuttack, Odhisa.”
Erik Solheim has previously praised India several times under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Notably, the Modi government has kept it focus on modernizing the Indian Railways. As of December 2, 2024, 136 Vande Bharat trains with Chair Car Coaches were operating across the country. The introduction of 136 Vande Bharat trains, a hallmark of Make in India, showcases nation’s capability to deliver world-class, indigenously manufactured rail technology.
The Kavach system, designed to enhance train safety, has already been deployed on 1,548 route kilometers (RKm) on South-Central Railway and North Central Railway. At present, about 97 per cent of the total Broad gauge (BG) network of the Indian Railways has been electrified.
Earlier, in an exclusive interview with IANS, Solheim said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s clean energy policies are creating some wonderful opportunities, which will not only help India achieve its Net Zero goal but also pull millions more out of poverty.
He also said, “PM Modi is now working on making renewable energy mainstream, which would create several economic opportunities in years to come.”
“I’m very optimistic when it comes to governments and industries talking about the green economy. For PM Modi, the green economy is another way to move more people out of poverty, help the middle class create more wealth and let the country shine on the global arena by tapping into the potential of solar, wind, hydropower and all other green assets,” the veteran diplomat emphasised.
–IANS
avs/mr
Disclaimer
The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by TodayIndia.news and while we endeavour to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, express or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.
In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data or profits arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.
Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of TodayIndia.news We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorse the views expressed within them.
Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, TodayIndia.news takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.
For any legal details or query please visit original source link given with news or click on Go to Source.
Our translation service aims to offer the most accurate translation possible and we rarely experience any issues with news post. However, as the translation is carried out by third part tool there is a possibility for error to cause the occasional inaccuracy. We therefore require you to accept this disclaimer before confirming any translation news with us.
If you are not willing to accept this disclaimer then we recommend reading news post in its original language.
