Accelerating India's Transport: Green Logistics, Smart Cities and Innovation

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  • Soumendra Roy Assistant Professor Globsyn Business School Kolkata

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Abstract

This article unravels the usage of green logistics technologies in connection with smart city ecosystem endorsed by Kolkata City and showing environmental, economic and social-centric dimensions. Kolkata's move to electric vehicles, solar-powered logistics hubs and smart traffic systems has helped it to cut emissions drastically and boost urban efficiency. The first holistic perspective on this trailblazing initiative represents a blueprint for sustainable urban development; it could set an example for cities worldwide wanting to attain the same.

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Published

2024-11-13

How to Cite

Roy, S. (2024). Accelerating India’s Transport: Green Logistics, Smart Cities and Innovation. The Management Accountant Journal, 59(9), 50–54. Retrieved from https://icmai-rnj.in/index.php/maj/article/view/173686

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Volume 59, Issue 9, September 2024

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Cover Story

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