Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Indian Railways cut its diesel consumption from 293 crore litres in 2015–16 to 108 crore litres in 2024–25, outlining a further reduction target for the national rail network.
Speaking in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, Shah said the government intends to bring railway diesel use down to 0 by 2030. He said the move would help save Indian currency.
What Amit Shah said
Shah presented the figures as a comparison between railway diesel use in 2015–16 and 2024–25. The stated consumption fell from 293 crore litres to 108 crore litres over that period.
The minister did not provide a breakdown of the measures responsible for the reduction. Details of the route, timetable or implementation plan for reaching 0 diesel use by 2030 were also not specified.
Why the statement matters
The announcement sets out a longer-term fuel target for Indian Railways. If achieved, the proposed move would take diesel use in the railway system from the 108 crore litres cited for 2024–25 to 0 by 2030.
Shah linked the target to financial savings, saying it would save Indian currency. The statement did not give an estimated value for those savings.
The remarks were made in Ahmedabad as attention focused on railway-related developments in Gujarat. Related coverage identifies an LNG-powered train, a WAG-12 locomotive and Kavach among the railway initiatives associated with the event. It also refers to railway projects valued at Rs 1,542 crore.
What happens next
The stated next milestone is 2030, when diesel use is intended to reach 0. The announcement does not set out intermediate targets or explain how the remaining consumption recorded for 2024–25 will be eliminated.
Conclusion
Amit Shah's statement highlights a reduction in Indian Railways' reported diesel use and sets a 0-diesel target for 2030. The financial impact and implementation details remain unspecified.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What was Indian Railways' diesel consumption in 2015–16?
Indian Railways used 293 crore litres of diesel in 2015–16, according to Amit Shah.
Q. How much diesel did the Railways use in 2024–25?
The figure cited for 2024–25 was 108 crore litres.
Q. What is the diesel-use target for 2030?
The target stated by Amit Shah is to bring railway diesel use down to 0 by 2030.
Q. Why does the government want to reduce diesel use?
Shah linked the planned reduction to saving Indian currency.
Q. Where did Amit Shah make the statement?
The statement was made in Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
Q. Were implementation details announced?
The statement did not provide a detailed implementation plan or intermediate targets.
