The Centre for Energy, Environment & People (CEEP) successfully organized the launch of Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL)’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy and Disclosure Framework. The event highlighted the crucial link between inclusive public transport and sustainable urban development, with a strong focus on transparency, equity, and environmental responsibility. Organised by CEEP, the event brought together policymakers, experts, and citizens to collectively shape a more accessible and accountable public transport system for Jaipur.
Public transport defines the character of a city in more ways than one. However, the sector tends to be poorly regulated and under-invested. The neglect of the public transport ecosystem results in congestion, but more importantly, it further marginalises the underserved families and communities. Public transport defines the ease of access to schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces and markets for a bulk of the citizens from economically weaker sections, residing within a city and around its periphery. Do those residents of the city have a right to dignified travel?
Acknowledging its role in the city’s sustainable development, Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL) is adopting a pioneering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy and Disclosure Framework. The initiative seeks to bring forth transparency and accountability in the delivery of its services, while progressively aiming to decarbonise its operations and minimise its environmental impact.
We invite you to the launch event of JCTSL’s ESG Policy and Disclosure Framework and become a conscious democratic participant in shaping the Public Transport for Jaipur city.
The Centre for Energy, Environment & People (CEEP) successfully organized the launch of Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL)’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy and Disclosure Framework. The event highlighted the crucial link between inclusive public transport and sustainable urban development, with a strong focus on transparency, equity, and environmental responsibility. Organised by CEEP, the event brought together policymakers, experts, and citizens to collectively shape a more accessible and accountable public transport system for Jaipur.
Public transport defines the character of a city in more ways than one. However, the sector tends to be poorly regulated and under-invested. The neglect of the public transport ecosystem results in congestion, but more importantly, it further marginalises the underserved families and communities. Public transport defines the ease of access to schools, healthcare facilities, workplaces and markets for a bulk of the citizens from economically weaker sections, residing within a city and around its periphery. Do those residents of the city have a right to dignified travel?
Acknowledging its role in the city’s sustainable development, Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd (JCTSL) is adopting a pioneering Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Policy and Disclosure Framework. The initiative seeks to bring forth transparency and accountability in the delivery of its services, while progressively aiming to decarbonise its operations and minimise its environmental impact.
We invite you to the launch event of JCTSL’s ESG Policy and Disclosure Framework and become a conscious democratic participant in shaping the Public Transport for Jaipur city.
Simran Grover is the founder and CEO of the Centre for Energy, Environment, and People (CEEP), an initiative for energy equity and climate justice. The initiative is amongst the very few sub-national focused organisations in the country - enabling inclusion of diverse and marginal voices and meaningful action. He has substantive experience in the domains of renewable energy, power sector, applied research, and entrepreneurship. Currently, he leads critical work in just energy transition and power sector reforms, with emphasis on coalition building and collective action. He consistently writes on governance issues in the domain of electricity sector, energy transition, environment, and labour rights.
Dr. Jyotirmay Mathur, Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs at MNIT Jaipur, specialises in energy planning, building energy simulation, and renewable energy systems. With a Ph.D. from the University of Essen, he has supervised 23 Ph.D. theses, published over 120 international research papers, presented 150+ talks, authored eight books, and holds two energy-related patents. His research focuses on adaptive thermal comfort, passive cooling, and long-term energy system modeling, including building-integrated renewables.
Ajitabh Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with 29 years of leadership experience in government, specialising in public utility management across water, energy, mobility, housing, and communications. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he has served as Chairman and Managing Director of multiple state utilities, driving transformative governance and operational efficiency. His contributions to public service have been recognised by the Hon’ble President and Vice President of India, among others. Currently, he is serving as the Principal Secretary (Industries) and Chairman of Rajasthan Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (RIICO) and Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC), he is focused on making Rajasthan a leader in the logistics sector.
Priyanka Goel is a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Energy, Environment and People (CEEP). She is a lawyer by training with an interest in political economy, human rights, and environmental law. At CEEP, she is working in the domain of environmental sustainability, energy transition and climate governance. Prior to joining CEEP, she worked in the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court as a practicing lawyer and later joined the Coastal Regulation Zone Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) as Legal Consultant. She firmly believes that understanding gaps in the governance structure is imperative to bringing effective change.
Hussain Indorewala is a teacher, urban researcher, and activist engaged in social movements for housing rights, labor rights, sustainable mobility, environmental justice, and participatory planning in Mumbai. He teaches at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture (KRVIA), with research interests in urban history, planning, the political economy of land and housing, and public transport. He is a founding member of the Collective for Spatial Alternatives (CSA), an action research collective, and the co-convenor of Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST, a citizen’s forum advocating for reliable and affordable public transport.
Bbhavyata Soni is a legal and sustainability expert, serving as the Company Secretary of JCTSL. She holds a B.A. LL.B. from the University of Rajasthan and an LL.M., bringing a strong legal and governance background to her work. As the Chief Sustainability Officer, she has played a key role in integrating sustainability into public transport governance.
Simran Grover is the founder and CEO of the Centre for Energy, Environment, and People (CEEP), an initiative for energy equity and climate justice. The initiative is amongst the very few sub-national focused organisations in the country - enabling inclusion of diverse and marginal voices and meaningful action. He has substantive experience in the domains of renewable energy, power sector, applied research, and entrepreneurship. Currently, he leads critical work in just energy transition and power sector reforms, with emphasis on coalition building and collective action. He consistently writes on governance issues in the domain of electricity sector, energy transition, environment, and labour rights.
Dr. Jyotirmay Mathur, Professor and Dean of Academic Affairs at MNIT Jaipur, specialises in energy planning, building energy simulation, and renewable energy systems. With a Ph.D. from the University of Essen, he has supervised 23 Ph.D. theses, published over 120 international research papers, presented 150+ talks, authored eight books, and holds two energy-related patents. His research focuses on adaptive thermal comfort, passive cooling, and long-term energy system modeling, including building-integrated renewables.
Ajitabh Sharma is an Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer with 29 years of leadership experience in government, specialising in public utility management across water, energy, mobility, housing, and communications. An alumnus of IIT Delhi, he has served as Chairman and Managing Director of multiple state utilities, driving transformative governance and operational efficiency. His contributions to public service have been recognised by the Hon’ble President and Vice President of India, among others. Currently, he is serving as the Principal Secretary (Industries) and Chairman of Rajasthan Industrial Development & Investment Corporation (RIICO) and Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (DMICDC), he is focused on making Rajasthan a leader in the logistics sector.
Priyanka Goel is a Senior Research Associate at the Centre for Energy, Environment and People (CEEP). She is a lawyer by training with an interest in political economy, human rights, and environmental law. At CEEP, she is working in the domain of environmental sustainability, energy transition and climate governance. Prior to joining CEEP, she worked in the Supreme Court of India and Delhi High Court as a practicing lawyer and later joined the Coastal Regulation Zone Division, Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) as Legal Consultant. She firmly believes that understanding gaps in the governance structure is imperative to bringing effective change.
Hussain Indorewala is a teacher, urban researcher, and activist engaged in social movements for housing rights, labor rights, sustainable mobility, environmental justice, and participatory planning in Mumbai. He teaches at the Kamla Raheja Vidyanidhi Institute for Architecture (KRVIA), with research interests in urban history, planning, the political economy of land and housing, and public transport. He is a founding member of the Collective for Spatial Alternatives (CSA), an action research collective, and the co-convenor of Aamchi Mumbai Aamchi BEST, a citizen’s forum advocating for reliable and affordable public transport.
Bbhavyata Soni is a legal and sustainability expert, serving as the Company Secretary of JCTSL. She holds a B.A. LL.B. from the University of Rajasthan and an LL.M., bringing a strong legal and governance background to her work. As the Chief Sustainability Officer, she has played a key role in integrating sustainability into public transport governance.
JCTSL is the transport utility of Jaipur, which operates, controls and regulates the bus transport system in both urban and suburban areas of Jaipur district. It serves an estimated 1.14 lakh passengers daily via three depots and 143 city bus stops in Jaipur district.
MNIT, also known as NIT Jaipur, is one of India's earliest NITs and a distinguished research and educational establishment in Rajasthan which focuses on science, engineering, and management. The institution functions under the Ministry of Education (MoE), Government of India.
Date: 22 Sep, 2023
Time: 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Venue: Malaviya National Institute of Technology (MNIT), Jaipur
| Time | Event | Speaker |
|---|---|---|
| 14:00 – 14:30 hrs | Registration | |
| 14:30 – 14:45 hrs | Introduction | Simran Grover Centre for Energy, Environment & People |
| 14:45 – 15:00 hrs | Opening Remarks | Prof. N.P. Padhy Director, MNIT (Jaipur) |
| 15:00 – 15:15 hrs | Inaugural Note | Ajitabh Sharma Chairman & Managing Director Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd. |
| 15:45 – 16:00 hrs | Launch of JCTSL’s ESG Policy and Disclosure Framework | |
| 15:15 – 15:45 hrs | Presentation: JCTSL’s ESG Policy and Disclosure Framework | Priyanka Goel Centre for Energy, Environment & People |
| 16:00 – 16:45 hrs | Guest Speaker: Privatisation at Any Cost: Unmaking Mumbai’s Public Bus System | Hussain Indorewala Kamla Raheja Vidhyanidhi Institute for Architecture and Environmental Sciences |
| 16:45 – 17:00 hrs | Closing Remarks | Bbhavyata Soni Chief Sustainability Officer Jaipur City Transport Services Ltd. |
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