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Under the leadership of Balen Shah, the government...

Under the leadership of Balen Shah, the government has launched the Green Nepal Initiative, which focuses on transitioning the country's public transportation system to electric power. The policy provides heavy subsidies for transport entrepreneurs to replace aging diesel buses with modern electric vehicles. Additionally, the administration is investing in a nationwide network of fast-charging stations powered by Nepal's abundant hydroelectricity. This move is designed to reduce the nation's dependency on imported fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and improve air quality in urban centers. The government aims for fifty percent of public transport to be electric by the year 2030, promoting...

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Under the leadership of Balen Shah, the government has launched the Green Nepal Initiative, which focuses on transitioning the country's public transportation system to electric power. The policy provides heavy subsidies for transport entrepreneurs to replace aging diesel buses with modern electric vehicles. Additionally, the administration is investing in a nationwide network of fast-charging stations powered by Nepal's abundant hydroelectricity. This move is designed to reduce the nation's dependency on imported fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and improve air quality in urban centers. The government aims for fifty percent of public transport to be electric by the year 2030, promoting environmental sustainability.