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Tourist Rush Continues in Dehradun, Mussoorie Despite Uttarakhand's No Vehicle Day

Despite the Uttarakhand government's 'No Vehicle Day' initiative and PM Modi's fuel conservation appeal, tourist inflow to Dehradun and Mussoorie remains high. Over 14,000 vehicles entered Dehradun during a recent weekend rush. The state has announced Saturday as No Vehicle Day for government employees to promote fuel saving. Plans include promoting work-from-home, public transport, and 50% electric vehicle purchases for government fleets.

Key Points: Tourist Rush Persists in Dehradun Amid No Vehicle Day

  • Over 14,000 vehicles entered Dehradun in a weekend
  • No Vehicle Day observed on Saturdays
  • CM Pushkar Singh Dhami cites global fuel crisis
  • State plans 50% EV purchases for government fleet
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Tourist inflow to Dehradun, Mussoorie continues despite Uttarakhand's 'No Vehicle Day' push

Despite PM Modi's appeal and Uttarakhand's No Vehicle Day, tourist inflow to Dehradun and Mussoorie remains high with thousands of vehicles entering daily.

"Small individual efforts could collectively contribute towards fuel conservation and environmental protection. - Banshidhar Tiwari"

Dehradun, May 16

Despite Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appeal to conserve petrol and diesel, there appears to be little impact on tourists and vehicle owners arriving from other states in the capital city of Dehradun and the hill station of Mussoorie, often referred to as the Queen of the Hills.

According to data from the Asharodi check post, the main entry point to Dehradun, a total of 14,218 vehicles entered the city by midnight last Friday during the weekend rush. In comparison, by just 8 PM yesterday (Friday), the number of vehicles entering the capital had already crossed 12,019.

While government ministers and officials may be seen observing "No Vehicle Day," the massive rush of traffic on the highways tells a very different story.

In line with the government's energy conservation directives, the Uttarakhand Information Department has announced that every Saturday will be observed as a "No Vehicle Day."

Director General of Information Banshidhar Tiwari on Friday directed departmental officers and employees to use public transport, bicycles and other alternative modes of commuting on Saturdays.

He said small individual efforts could collectively contribute towards fuel conservation and environmental protection.

The initiative follows decisions taken during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami earlier this week.

According to an official release, the Chief Minister said global events, including the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the ongoing crisis in West Asia, had placed pressure on fuel supply chains and increased economic challenges for India.

The Uttarakhand government has announced several short-term and long-term reforms, including promoting work-from-home practices, encouraging public transport usage, reducing official vehicle fleets and expanding electric vehicle infrastructure in the state.

The state government also plans to introduce an effective EV policy under which 50 per cent of all new government vehicle purchases will mandatorily be electric vehicles.

- ANI

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Siddharth J
PM Modi ne sahi kaha petrol bachane ke liye, par yeh 'No Vehicle Day' sirf government offices mein hi dikhta hai. Asli problem yeh hai ki Dehradun aur Mussoorie mein parking infrastructure nahi hai. Tourist buses ko toh allowed hi nahi karte properly, log apni car leke hi aate hain.
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James A
Interesting. I visited Mussoorie last summer and the traffic was insane. The idea of EV policy and work-from-home is smart, but you really need to enforce parking regulations and create better public transport first. Tourists won't change their ways just because of a government order.
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Raghav A
Dekho, 'No Vehicle Day' ka idea bahut acha hai but yeh sirf Delhi-NCR ke liye feasible hai jahan metro hai. Uttarakhand mein toh doosre states se bhi log aate hain. Agar sach mein fuel bachana hai toh long-term mein EV infrastructure aur local train services pe dhyan dena hoga. Tabhi public transport attractive lagega.
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Michael C
If they really want to reduce vehicle inflow, they should implement a tourist vehicle fee or create a park-and-ride system at the foothills. The scenic beauty of Mussoorie shouldn't be ruined by traffic jams. But telling people not to use their cars without alternatives is just wishful thinking.
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Kavya N
Honestly, main toh samajhti hun ki har koi apni car leke aata hai kyunki Mussoorie mein ek baar andar jao toh wahan se

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