The Assam Transport Department and Assam State Transport Corporation (ASTC) on Tuesday signed a public-private partnership (PPP) mode MoU for the establishment of Vehicle Automated Testing Stations all over Assam using R&D from Spain.
Assam Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya said, “The MoU signed for the establishment of four Automated Testing Stations (ATS) across Assam, which will operate under PPP mode and BOOT model, a collaboration between ASTC/ Transport Department, Government of Assam & M/s ITEUVE INDIA Pvt. Ltd, in consortium with M/s Applus+ ITEUVE TECHNOLOGY S.L.U.”
“This initiative is a first of its kind in India and is designed to usher in a safer and cleaner future for Assam. Further, this will help in reducing accidents & ensuring safer roads, monitoring and controlling vehicle pollution & providing a comprehensive database. Under the able leadership of Chief Minister Dr Himanta Biswa Sarma, ASTC is undergoing a paradigm shift, reflecting its commitment to more sustainable and environmentally friendly operations in Assam, & towards a safer, cleaner, & sustainable transportation network,” he added. (ANI)
