Public Transport Should Lead Urban Mobility, Says Housing Ministry
NEW DELHI: Union Minister of State for Housing and Urban Affairs, Tokhan Sahu, emphasized on Tuesday the need for public transport to become the primary mobility option in Indian cities. He highlighted that the increasing reliance on private vehicles is worsening air quality and traffic congestion, especially in the national capital. During a conclave hosted by the Delhi chapter of the National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO), Sahu stressed that urban planning should prioritize public mobility, enhance last-mile connectivity, and encourage housing developments near workplaces to boost the overall quality of life. He also noted that development must strike a…