India

Andhra CM launches Smart Cycling System

V Sudhakar Rao

First ever in the country, to facilitate the visitors who come to State Government Headquarters, Secretariat, Chief Minister Chandrababu Naidu, with an aim to reduce pollution, launched ‘Smart Cycling System’ in Amaravati.

The Chief Minister bicycled from the parking area to his office in 1st block of Secretariat.

Capital Region Develop-ment Authority (CRDA) has set up special tracks for bicycles in Amaravati as per the city master plan.

Over 30 smart cycles reached AP Secretariat from Germany. Three Smart cycle stations were set up with 10 cycles in each station. A special swiping card and password is given to those who use these cycles. The Chief Minister suggested CRDA to take steps in setting up the cycles manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh.

Chief Minister Naidu has focused to make Amaravati as one of the best Happiest, livabale and Green City. He is insisting upon Administration to bring world technologies and novel ideas to protect and environment in Amaravati.