EVs to Reduce Emissions When Ubiquitous

07 May 2024 CW Team

Electric vehicles (EVs) are poised to significantly reduce emissions and enhance air quality in cities, but only once they become prevalent. This transformational impact underscores the importance of widespread EV adoption in mitigating environmental pollution and improving public health.

As EV adoption increases and conventional vehicles are phased out, the cumulative effect on emissions reduction and air quality improvement will become more pronounced. With a critical mass of EVs on the roads, the benefits of cleaner transportation will be realised, leading to healthier urban environments.

The transition to widespread EV use is crucial for achieving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions and combating climate change. By replacing internal combustion engine vehicles with electric alternatives, cities can significantly lower their carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts to limit temperature rise.

In addition to curbing emissions, widespread adoption of EVs can also alleviate air pollution, a major public health concern in many urban areas. The elimination of tailpipe emissions from EVs reduces the emission of harmful pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and particulate matter, leading to cleaner and safer air for residents.

However, realising the full potential of EVs to improve air quality and reduce emissions hinges on overcoming barriers to adoption, including cost, infrastructure, and consumer preferences. Governments, businesses, and stakeholders must collaborate to address these challenges and accelerate the transition to electric mobility.

As EVs become increasingly common on our roads, their transformative impact on emissions reduction and air quality improvement will be realised, paving the way for cleaner, healthier cities for future generations.

Infrastructure Urban

13 Mar 2026

Implementation Status of Jal Jeevan Mission

Since August 2019 the Government has implemented Jal Jeevan Mission to provide assured potable water through household tap connections in rural India. At the start of the mission only 32.3 million (mn) rural households, representing 16.7 per cent, were reported to have tap water connections. States and union territories have reported that 125.8 mn additional rural households have since been provided with tap connections. As a result, of about 193.6 mn rural households roughly 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water supply at home.\n\nThe State, district and village level st..

Jal Jeevan Mission Reaches Eighty One Per Cent Rural Coverage

The Government reported substantial progress under the Jal Jeevan Mission, launched in August 2019 to provide tap water to every rural household. At launch only 32.3 million (mn) rural households had tap connections and states and Union territories reported provision of 125.8 mn additional households by March 2026. Consequently, out of about 193.6 mn rural households around 158.2 mn, or 81.71 per cent, are reported to have tap water at home. The Finance Minister announced extension of the mission until 2028 in the 2025-26 budget speech. The Swachh Bharat Mission Grameen, launched in October 20..

Empowering Local Governance for Sustainable Rural Water Supply

The Ministry of Jal Shakti has aligned the Jal Jeevan Mission (JJM) with the 73rd Amendment to strengthen village level planning and community ownership of water supply. Gram Panchayats, village water and sanitation committees and Pani Samitis are to plan, implement, manage and maintain piped water systems, with gram sabha processes formalising handover and oversight. Implementation support agencies including non government organisations, community based organisations and self help groups have been empanelled to train local committees and promote women participation. Under JJM, the department ..