Question: Recently the Ministry of Road Transport has constituted a committee to prepare a policy framework for taxi and other transport operators. It will be headed by-
(a) Secretary, Ministry of Railways
(b) Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
(c) Delhi Transport Commissioner
(d) Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Ans: (b)
Related facts:
- On 10 May 2016 the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has constituted a committee to prepare a policy framework for taxi and other transport operators.
- The committee has been set up following Supreme Court’s order dated 15th December 2015 and directions of EPCA dated 29th April 2016 banning diesel taxis in the NCR.
- The Ministry has decided to set up the three member committee to look into these issues and come up with appropriate policy recommendations to address the same in a time bound manner.
- The committee will be headed by Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and have Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport & Highways and Delhi Transport Commissioner as its members.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/PrintRelease.aspx?relid=145144
http://auto.economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/policy/govt-sets-up-committee-to-frame-policy-for-taxi-operators/52204253