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It is estimated that fuel worth between INR100 and INR150 billion (US$1.48 to US$2.77 billion) is wasted annually at highways and check posts.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001373#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Truck operators are generally unable to pass diesel price increases on to customers because they are 'price takers' in a fragmented market. Freight rates are primarily determined by demand and brokers rather than cost considerations, meaning supply-side shocks like fuel price hikes are often not reflected in rates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-001373#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The industry's vulnerability is heightened by a lack of entry and exit barriers, as easy registration and financing allow operators to enter the business without prior knowledge or a significant asset base. 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Key initiatives include the 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, which assessed 59 cities for environmental risks, and the 'Disaster Proofing Indian Smart Cities' project, which provides guidance on the resilience of Digital Information Technology (DIT). The partnership has delivered specific action plans and investment strategies for cities such as Mysore, Madurai, Bangalore, Aluva, and Kolkata, while also supporting the development of national Heat Action Plans to combat increasing extreme heat waves.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cdkn-000613#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The 'Future Proofing Indian Cities' programme, developed by ATKINS and University College of London (UCL) with DFID UK, assessed 59 Indian cities for environmental risks. 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