Alwar : Alwar 20 electric buses will operate in Sariska by June next year. The state government has sought additional time of 6 months from the Supreme Court for this. By running electric buses, the wildlife will get relief from unnecessary noise, while there will be no pollution in the forests of Sariska. However, till now no major preparations have been made by the Sariska administration for driving electric vehicles. Meetings have definitely taken place. A decision has to be taken at the government level on the introduction and operation of electric buses.
Central Empowered Committee had presented the report: The Central Empowered Committee of the Supreme Court had visited Sariska this year and seen the condition of vehicles plying till Pandupol. The committee considered it serious. A report was made from here and presented in the court. The committee had said that diesel and petrol vehicles going to Pandupol are causing noise. This is disturbing the wildlife. Even fertility is being affected. Apart from wildlife, pollution is also causing other harm. After this, the Supreme Court had ordered to run electric buses till December 2024. Due to short time limit, the government had filed an affidavit in the Supreme Court seeking additional time of 6 months. The order of the Supreme Court is being followed. As time has been given to implement the recommendations, work is being done accordingly. The next hearing will be held in the court, after the final decision is taken, this work will be expedited.
Administration, Sariska, Transport Corporation, Transport Department and Tourism Department held a meeting some time ago and brainstormed on running electric buses. It was decided that 20 buses would be operated, but the buses would be taken by the industries under social responsibility. There was discussion regarding their operation, arrangement of drivers and making charging points. However, till now the proper plan has not been approved. It is said that a meeting will be held at the government level in this month itself. The decision will be taken there only.
