As a run up to CLINCH June 2024 contest by CLIMAFIX.
We provide a daily challenge to all the participants of CLINCH June 2024, in the runup to the June 2024 edition. The challenge is usually a brief question around climate action, to which the contestants need to provide a brief but well thought-out answer.
The winner for that day will be given the Climate Brain title for the day.
The challenge for May 27 was:
Assume you are the Prime Minister of India. What policy innovation would you bring in to significantly increase the number of people who use public transport instead of cars?
About 45 participants answered – thank you to every one of you!
The Climate Brain for May 27 is:
Piyush Pathania – from IMI, New Delhi
His answer:
“If people use public transport, it will offer tax benefits to salaried employees based on their public transport usage, providing significant financial incentives. Provide vouchers and special offers to other users, encouraging widespread adoption.
Introduce a Green Score system, similar to a CIBIL Score, that tracks and rewards individuals for using public transport and other green practices. This score can influence access to certain benefits and services, promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility. This can be achieved by implementing a single-integrated public transport system using a unified digital platform to track usage across all modes.”
Congrats Piyush, and may you scale greater heights.
Introduce a Green Score system, similar to a CIBIL Score, that tracks and rewards individuals for using public transport and other green practices. This score can influence access to certain benefits and services, promoting a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility. This can be achieved by implementing a single-integrated public transport system using a unified digital platform to track usage across all modes.”
Congrats Piyush, and may you scale greater heights.
