Updated On: 17 January, 2024 10:19 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
In a significant step towards sustainable and eco-friendly tourism, Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar inaugurated electric buses and e-buggies at Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP), Borivali in Mumbai. Pics/Satej Shinde

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In the inauguration ceremony, BJP leader Gopal Shetty, Pravin Darekar, Sunil Rane, Prakash Surve, Manisha Choudhary, etc were present apart from Mungantiwar
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The electric buses and e-buggies are poised to entirely change the transportation infrastructure within SGNP, the officials said

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The vehicles will provide the visitors at SGNP with a clean and sustainable mode of travel, they said
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These vehicles run on electricity, contributing to the reduction of carbon emissions and promoting the use of renewable energy sources

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Maharashtra Forest Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar expressed his enthusiasm for this eco-friendly initiative
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The electric buses will facilitate guided tours within the park, allowing visitors to explore its rich biodiversity without leaving a carbon footprint, the officials said

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The e-buggies will provide a convenient and efficient mode of transportation for those seeking a more personalized and leisurely experience
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