NCRTC: NCRTC receives 14th Platinum Global Sustainability Award-2024 for RRTS project

NCRTC receives award for ecological impact

New Delhi: National Capital Region Transport Corporation (NCRTC) was awarded the 14th Platinum Global Sustainability Award 2024 for RRTS Project on Saturday, a statement said. The award, presented by the Energy and Environment Foundation (EEF), was part of the 15th World Renewable Energy Technology Congress, which was held in New Delhi on Friday, the statement said.
The main theme of the congress was: “Renewable energy, energy efficiency and sustainable solutions for a green economy”.
NCRTC Managing Director Shalabh Goel said in a statement, “This award is a recognition of our contribution and commitment towards creating a positive impact on the environment through a first-of-its-kind project,” RRTS.
The environment-friendly Namo Bharat trains will significantly improve the quality of life in NCR by offering faster, more convenient, more reliable and comfortable commutes in the region, it added.
Projects like RRTS are a strategic intervention by governments as a long-term solution to deal with persistent problems like air pollution and traffic congestion, it said. PTI

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