Delhi earns UN carbon credits

September 26, 2011

The UN has certified that the Delhi has aided in the reduction of, earning 'carbon credits'. This makes the Delhi Metro the first of its kind in the world to do so.

This comes under the (CDM) of the UN under the. The UN said the rail based system has helped to save 630,000 tonnes of a year. The credits to the (DMRC) are worth $9.5 million for each of the next seven years. More credits would be given for more passengers on the system.

The credits are designed as a financial incentive for to reduce greenhouse emissions.

The Delhi Metro was started in 2002. According to the DMRC, it has reduced road traffic by more than 91,000 vehicles per day.