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In the journey towards sustainability, smart mobility is a vital tool to increase fuel efficiency and avoid congestion. Towards this, the Indian government is rapidly upgrading the country's transport infrastructure by propelling multiple high-stake highway projects throughout the country. In addition to good infrastructure, blending road transportation with the Internet of things (IoT) is touted to be the future of mobility. On Thursday, the National Highways Authority of <keyword id="3658" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="india" source="Orion">India</keyword> (<keyword id="49448" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="nhai" source="Orion">NHAI</keyword>) held a day-long stakeholder consultation workshop on tolling based on the Global Navigation Satellite System (<keyword id="578546" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="gnss" source="Orion">GNSS</keyword>). The workshop aimed to gather opinions and recommendations on various aspects of the GNSS-based tolling system from multiple stakeholders and industry experts. This was a step towards planning and developing the future roadmap for India's free-flow tolling system based on GNSS technology. GNSS provides a powerful solution to many of today's road tolling operators' challenges, such as knowing who is on a given road, for how long, and over what distance — all with high accuracy and reliability. NHAI has already conducted a pilot project on this at some highway stretches over the Delhi-Mumbai corridor, and the results were presented during the workshop. Under the current proposal, the NHAI can geo-fence the highway stretches and have virtual tolling points with GNSS technology-based tolling system. Every time a vehicle equipped with a GNSS <keyword id="286428" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="obu" source="Orion">OBU</keyword> passes through one of these virtual tolling points, the central system will calculate the distance travelled based on satellite signals from multiple satellite constellations run by ISRO. The applicable fee will then be calculated immediately and deducted from the user's bank account. Many <keyword id="28249" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="europe" source="Orion">Europe</keyword>an countries have already developed and implemented national truck tolling policies, with some utilising satellite-based state-of-the-art technologies. For pricing road use, the ability to precisely locate and track a vehicle in space and time is becoming increasingly important. The GNSS technology has a proven track record of efficient functioning capability on multiple highways across Europe. The tech allows the satellite to calculate the distance, time, and location regulation and can be accustomed to nationwide road networks covering all vehicle and road types. In recent years, it has become the primary technology for distance-based electronic truck toll collection across Europe, including Germany, <keyword id="72851" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="slovakia" source="Orion">Slovakia</keyword>, Hungary, Belgium, the Czech Republic, and Bulgaria. For discussions on a GNSS-based tolling system, NHAI invited multiple stakeholders, including government agencies like ISRO, NIC, industry players like vehicle manufacturers, AIS-140 On-Board Unit (OBU) manufacturers, global GNSS service providers, banks, and payment aggregators/gateway service providers. During the workshop, consultants and industry experts held sessions and presentations on international best practices, various aspects of GNSS architecture, the payment settlement process, proposed enforcement measures, and the legal framework requirements. <keyword id="1811580" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="giridhar-aramane" source="Orion">Giridhar Aramane</keyword>, Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport &amp; Highways, stated, "The stakeholder consultation is important to discuss various issues involved in GNSS based tolling deployment and seeking suggestions. We have to ensure that the process of toll collection is seamless. To achieve this objective, we need to have a technology framework that will enable us to operate efficiently, is economical and acceptable to various stakeholders." The message is being heard, with GNSS-based technologies making significant inroads across the globe. Slovakia serves as an excellent case study, with the country increasing the length of roads covered by such a charging system from about 2,500 km to about 17,800 km in just three months. With NHAI hitting the pedal on this technology, India may also witness a similar transformation in the coming years.

Soon, you can pay your highway toll on the move! NHAI brainstorms satellite-based free-flow tolling system for India

<ul><li>The scheme will be launched on September 17 on the <keyword id="85286" type="General" weightage="80" keywordseo="vishwakarma" source="Orion">Vishwakarma</keyword> Jayanti.</li><li>Scheme aims at improve the quality, scale and reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople.</li><li>The Scheme an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills</li></ul> In his 10th consecutive <keyword id="28240" type="General" weightage="70" keywordseo="independence-day" source="Orion">Independence Day</keyword> speech Prime Minister <keyword id="6354477" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="narendra-modi" source="Orion">Narendra Modi</keyword> on Tuesday announced the launch of the Vishwakarma Yojana with an initial spending of Rs 13,000-Rs 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills. Addressing the country from the ramparts of the iconic Red Fort, the prime minister said, "The government will launch '<keyword id="18406518" type="General" weightage="100" keywordseo="vishwakarma-scheme" source="Orion">Vishwakarma scheme</keyword>' with an allocation of Rs 13,000 to 15,000 crore in the next month for those with traditional skills." Vishwakarma Scheme was announced in the Budget 2023. The PM Vishwakarma Scheme aims at improve the quality, scale and reach of products and services of artisans and craftspeople and to integrate them with the domestic and global value chain. This would result in the economic empowerment of such workers, especially those belonging to the Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Communities, women, transgender and other weaker sections of the society. The scheme will be launched on September 17 on the Vishwakarma Jayanti. Meanwhile, in his address to the nation from Red Fort, the Prime Minister emphasised the significant role of women in making the country embrace new heights of development. "I want to thank the mothers, sisters and daughters of my country for their capability. I pay my deep regards to our parivaarjans, our farmers, our labourers... Our professionals, be they scientists, engineers, nurses, teachers or professors, everyone is giving their best to ensure a bright future for Maa Bharti," the PM said. He also thanked farmers for their efforts that India is moving ahead in the agriculture sector. Upon his arrival at the Red Fort, PM Modi was received by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane and three service chiefs. As soon as the national flag was hoisted by the Prime Minister, flower petals were showered at the venue by two Advanced Light Helicopters Mark-III Dhruv of the Indian Air Force.

In his Independence Day speech, PM Modi announces 'Vishwakarma scheme' from September

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], February 13 (ANI): Defence Minister <keyword id="6355121" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="rajnath-singh" source="Orion">Rajnath Singh</keyword> on Sunday said that efforts are on to make Light Combat Aircraft Tejas 100 per cent indigenous and it will be done soon. While addressing the curtain raiser of 'Aero India' 2023, which will begin from Monday, the Defence Minister said, "We are putting in all efforts to see that Tejas becomes 100 per cent indigenised. That is our ultimate aim." Singh added that investments in Tejas will increase in the coming years. "The government has positioned it at the centre of the Aero India show while also planning to promote its exports," he said. The Minister highlighted that defence exports from India have increased ever since the government adopted the 'Atmanirbhar Scheme', or self-reliance programme, for the defence sector. "Ever since we have accepted the commitment of self-reliant India since then the export of defence items in India has increased. We want to make India self-reliant, this is our resolution and we want to increase India's defence exports." Singh said that over 75 friendly countries and more than 700 exhibitors will be part of the biggest-ever Aero-India Show in the country. The defence minister said that owing to India's resolve to promote self-reliance, the export of defence items has increased. "Karnataka has got the good fortune of organizing this. Karnataka is the foremost among the states contributing to the economic growth of our country. This state is known for its skilled human resource and robust defence manufacturing ecosystem," he said. India Pavilion with the theme of 'Wings of the Future' will be the centre of attraction for this event. This pavilion will introduce the potential, opportunities and possibilities of New India to the world. CEOs <keyword id="34861" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="round-table" source="Orion">Round Table</keyword> is also an important event of Aero-India. This event will provide us with an opportunity to explore the strength and capabilities of our defence industry in association with the world's top business leaders. "Through this platform, our youth will be able to showcase their capabilities in Defence Sector in Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security, e-Management, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Autonomous Systems and other innovations for future forces, and empower the Defence Sector," the Defence Minister said. "Promotion of the opportunities available in Karnataka will be beneficial because most of the investments coming from outside will be likely to come to Karnataka. This will create new jobs in the state," he added. Singh said that it is a matter of pleasure for all of us that in the inauguration ceremony of this event, all of us will get the guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi himself. "His presence will add more glory to this event," he added. He also highlighted the benefits of Aero India for the youth of Karnataka, saying that their pavilion will showcase the state's opportunities and possibilities and likely investments will create new jobs. He reiterated that the Government's focus is on the future of the youth. Singh concluded his address by urging the media to provide extensive visibility to the event and present the rise of a 'New India' to the world. He stated that media can play the role of a medium in connecting people with the phenomenal progress in the defence sector. Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai,MoS defence Ajay Bhatt, Minister of Large and Medium Industries of Karnataka Murugesh Rudrappa Nirani, Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane, Chief Secretary, Government of Karnataka <keyword id="246637" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="vandita-sharma" source="Orion">Vandita Sharma</keyword> and other senior officials of the state government and Ministry of Defence were present on the occasion. The 'India Pavilion', based on the 'Fixed Wing Platform' theme, will showcase India's growth in the area, including the future prospects. There will be a total of 115 companies, displaying 227 products. It will further showcase the growth of India in developing an ecosystem for the 'Fixed Wing Platform' which includes the demonstration of various structural modules, simulators, systems (LRUs) etc. of LCA-Tejas aircraft being produced by Private Partners. There will also be a section for Defence space, New Technologies and a UAV section which will give an insight into the growth of India in each sector. A number of seminars will be held during the five-day event. The themes include 'Harnessing Potential of Ex-servicemen for Indian Defence Industry; India's Defence Space Initiative: Opportunities for shaping Indian private space ecosystem; Indigenous development of futuristic aerospace technologies, including aero engines; Destination Karnataka: US-India defence cooperation innovation and Make in India; Advancement in maritime surveillance equipment and assets; sustenance in MRO and <keyword id="16480114" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="obsolescence-mitigation" source="Orion">Obsolescence Mitigation</keyword> and achieving excellence in defence grade drones and <keyword id="9263524" type="General" weightage="50" keywordseo="aatmanirbharta" source="Orion">Aatmanirbharta</keyword> in Aero Armament Sustenance. (ANI)

India to fully indigenise Tejas aircraft soon: Rajnath Singh

<ul><li>The Indian government today unveiled its vehicle scrappage policy to take old, unfit and polluting vehicles off the road.</li><li>The policy offers incentives to owners of these vehicles in the form of reduced road taxes and waiver of registration charges on their subsequent vehicle purchase.</li><li>The government aims to attract investment to the tune of ₹10,000 crore and generate over 35,000 jobs in the process.</li></ul>In a virtual address during an investor summit in Gujarat, India’s Prime Minister Narendra <keyword id="6354642" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Modi">Modi</keyword> announced the <keyword id="3393307" type="PERSON" weightage="20" keywordseo="Voluntary-Vehicle-Fleet-Modernisation-Programme">Voluntary Vehicle Fleet Modernisation Programme</keyword>, or the vehicle scrappage policy. This, Modi said, will attract investment to the tune of ₹10,000 crore. The vehicle scrappage policy has been in the works since 2015. It provides incentives to owners of old, unfit and polluting vehicles to scrap them and make the roads cleaner, and reduce raw material costs for manufacturers. Union Minister for <keyword id="61316" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="Road-transport">Road Transport</keyword> and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, said that this policy has the potential to cut down raw material costs by 40%. This could eventually lead to a reduction in prices of vehicles for customers. The scheme will be kickstarted with government vehicles that are 15 years and older, by April 2022. It will be expanded to unfit heavy commercial vehicles from 2023, and personal vehicles older than 20 years will be covered from June 2024. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Buyers can expect discounts, other incentives" comment="subhead" text="Buyers can expect discounts, other incentives">Buyers can expect discounts, other incentives</cmsannotation> Automobile customers can also expect some rationalisation in the prices of vehicles, but the extent of benefits that the manufacturers pass on to buyers eventually is not known yet. “The association of automobile manufacturers is also going to offer some discount on the purchase of new vehicles and the certificate of deposit for the scrapped vehicles,” said Giridhar Aramane, secretary in the <keyword id="168381" type="ORGANIZATION" weightage="20" keywordseo="ministry-of-road-transport">Ministry of Road Transport</keyword> and Highways. In addition to this, Aramane added that buyers will benefit from a 25% reduction in road taxes, and a complete waiver of registration fees when purchasing a new vehicle next time. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Vehicle scrappage policy to benefit various stakeholders" comment="subhead" text="Vehicle scrappage policy to benefit various stakeholders">Vehicle scrappage policy to benefit various stakeholders</cmsannotation> The government believes that this policy will help generate employment for 35,000 people at vehicle fitness centres and scrapyards. A Grant Thornton report dated August 11 said that this policy will result in benefits for several sectors. "Be it generating employment, reducing pollution, or accelerating demands for electric vehicles, the policy proves to be a win-win situation for the auto industry and various other stakeholders," the report said. The report added that the metal recycling business will be one of the major gainers. "One of the key opportunities that will emerge from the vehicle scrappage policy will be for the metal recycling business. It will also to an extent reduce the cost of production. Steel is a crucial component for automobile manufacturers, and its price has been growing up to almost 30% in the last six months," said Saket Mehra, Partner and Automotive Sector Leader, Grant Thornton Bharat. <cmsannotation type="cmsannotation" annotationid="Scrapping industry unorganised in India" comment="subhead" text="Scrapping industry unorganised in India">Scrapping industry unorganised in India</cmsannotation> Stating that the scrapping industry in India is unorganised and uses manual labour to dismantle machinery, Aramane said that this leads to serious economic loss. Official estimates <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/business/india-business/vehicle-scrapping-policy-to-offer-about-5-rebate-on-new-cars-nitin-gadkari/articleshow/81569841.cms">suggest</a> that there are over 10 million motor vehicles in the country, which are either older than 15 years or don’t have fitness certificates. “We want to modernise this process through a modern automated scrapping centre where vehicles will be deregistered before scrapping with the help of regional transport offices (RTOs), component by component, which can generate better value. This will reduce raw material costs, increase the availability of raw materials such as rare earths and other metals,” Aramane added. 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