Nitin Gadkari, Union Mister for Road Transport and Highway has said that very soon Delhi could see buses running on hydrogen that will be produced from municipal waste. He speaking at a youth conclave which was organised by the BJP in the national capital, he shared the vision of the the government of converting segregated garbage into clean fuel for public transport.

From very long Gadkari supported the use of alternative fuel, and conveyed that how this project would not only help in promoting cleaner mobility but also help in tackling the growing challenges of waste management in Delhi. He also expressed his confidence how this initiative is achievable and said many of the ideas he promoted earlier have eventually become a reality.

He also highlighted the importance of hydrogen powered transport as a part of India’s long term strategy which will help in reducing dependence on conventional fossil fuel and move towards a more cleaner energy solution.

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Garbage Could Become A Clean Source Of Fuel

Gadkari explained the full proposal, how waste will first be separated before being processed through biodigesters to generate hydrogen. This hydrogen then can ben supplied as duel for buses operating in capital of India, Delhi.

According to government, the plan would help in addressing two major issues together: from which one of it is reducing landfill waste and producing clean fuel for public transport. According to him, such projects are demonstration of how waste can be useful and transformed into a valuable resource instead of remaining an environmental burden.

In Central Vista area of Delhi, these hydrogen powered bus is operational. Around 180 kilometers the bus covers the route and currently receives hydrogen from Indian Oil Corporation Limited’s hydrogen station in Faridabad. Expanding it is a part of the government’s vision, wheel ensuring a steady supply of hydrogen, which remains an important requirement.

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Waste Management And Clean Mobility Go Together

He also spoke about the other wider benefits of managing rate efficiently. Claims were made that nearly eight million tones of garbage from landfill sites in Delhi have already been used in expressway construction, which has helped in reducing waste while supporting development of infrastructure.

He also highlighted the economic values of waste, and said the municipal corporation in his parliamentary constituency earns nearly Rs 325 crore every year by selling the treated wastewater.

Though this proposal is still a part of future plans of government, it also reflects how India is increasing it focus on sustainable transport and renewable fuels. And if get implemented successfully, then sustainable transport can be possible.