PSA releases report on India's Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking
Principal Scientific Adviser Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood released a report on 9 May 2025 identifying ten highway corridors with the highest potential for early adoption of zero-emission trucks.
Summary
Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, released the report 'India's Priority Corridors for Zero-Emission Trucking' on 9 May 2025. Prepared by the Office of the PSA with knowledge partners CoEZET–IIT Madras, Rocky Mountain Institute and pManifold, it shortlists ten corridors from an initial list of 230, using toll traffic data, field research and stakeholder consultations. It notes that nearly 40% of fuel consumption and transport emissions in India come from long-distance trucks.
Key facts
- Released
- 9 May 2025 by PSA Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood
- Corridors identified
- 10 (from 230 assessed)
- Knowledge partners
- CoEZET–IIT Madras, Rocky Mountain Institute, pManifold
- Long-distance trucks
- Nearly 40% of fuel consumption and transport emissions
Practice MCQs 2 questions
How many priority corridors for zero-emission trucking were identified in the report released by the PSA on 9 May 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 10
The report identified the top 10 corridors from an initial list of 230.
Consider the following statements about the zero-emission trucking report: 1. It notes that nearly 40% of fuel consumption and transport emissions in India originate from long-distance trucks. 2. It was prepared by the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The report is by the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser.