Akshata Sharma
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#Healthway, India's first solar roof cycle track in Hyderabad built along the city's Outer Ring Road, is also the second of its kind in the world-after the South Korean Bike Highway.
It is designed considering safety of cyclists and their overall needs. Accessible 24/, it can be used by people of all age groups with varied purposes such as recreation, fitness, and commute and includes amenities such as drinking water, toilets, and more.
Here's the back story:
Erik Solheim, former environment minister of #Norway and climate advocate and board member of several environment related organizations tweeted a video of a South Korean highway with solar panels.
The tweet was noticed by Kalvakuntla Taraka Rama Rao / KTR as he is popularly known, who serves as the Minister for Municipal Administration and Urban Development; Industries and Commerce; and Information Technology, Electronics and Communications of Telangana.
Inspired by the South Korean Bike Highway with solar panels, #KTR instructed his team to create one in Hyderabad and in a year's time the project is ready to be officially launched on 1st October 2023.
Prior to the inauguration, #ErikSolheim also made a personal visit to the track in September 2023 and even did a ride.
Commenting on his experience he said, "Wonderful to try the new 23 km solar covered cycle track in Hyderabad. It's the first in India, but I am sure many more will follow."
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