Where is India’s first ‘Low Emission Zone’ being established?

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Answer

Pune

Explanation

Pune Municipal Corporation is creating India's first Low Emission Zone in the Shivajinagar area of the city to reduce air pollution.

Key Points

  • > It is located in the Shivajinagar area of Pune
  • > There will be fines or bans on polluting vehicles
  • > 7-10% area of Pune city will come under this

Additional Information

  • Rivers: Mula and Mutha
  • Nickname: Oxford of the East
  • Headquarters: National Institute of Virology
SubjectInformation
StateMaharashtra
FounderShivaji Maharaj (Historical connection)
SpecialtyCenter of Maratha culture
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