Assam: 300 electric and CNG buses to replace diesel run buses in Guwahati

GUWAHATI: The Assam Government on completion of its 100 days has stated that soon as many as 200 electric buses and 100 compressed natural gas (CNG) buses will replace diesel run city buses of Guwahati.

"Everyone is contributing in the process of reduction of carbon emission. This will be Assam's contribution towards the same," said Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma.

CM Sarma informed that the government has plans replace all the city buses of the city with electric and CNG buses within one year completion of his government.

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While talking about environment and ecology, Sarma also asserted that he supports Centre's decision to make Northeast a Palm Oil producing hub under National Mission on Edible Oils.

"Prime Minister is very keen to make this project happen and I am certain it will not cause any ecological damage," said Sarma.

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