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Railway Board flags slow green projects and orders zones to fast track environmental work by deadline
Economy
Published on 14 May 2026
Last year’s big allocation still hasn’t sped results
The Railway Board has pulled up Indian Railways zones for lagging behind on environmental initiatives, urging faster execution and timely completion. The push is tied to the 2030 goal of becoming a net zero carbon emitter. Despite a significant fund allocation last year, overall progress has been slow, prompting the Board to demand speed and accountability.
- Railway Board warns zones over poor pace of environmental work
- Zones are ordered to complete initiatives effectively and on time
- Move is aimed at meeting net zero by 2030 target
- Despite funding last year, progress remains sluggish
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