{
  "id": 9117310,
  "title": "No Car Day Indore: Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav Appeals Residents To Walk, Cycle For Greener Indore; But Did Indore Really Go Car-Free?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/22/no-car-day-indore-mayor-pushyamitra-bhargav-appeals-residents-to-walk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-22T09:12:04.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/indore/no-car-day-indore-mayor-pushyamitra-bhargav-appeals-residents-to-walk-cycle-for-greener-indore-but-did-indore-really-go-car-free"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Indore's Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has called for a 'No Car Day' on September 22 as part of the Green Indore Initiative. The goal is to reduce pollution, improve air quality, and promote the use of walking, cycling, and public transport. Bhargav urged citizens to participate in the day without cars, stating that it would alleviate traffic congestion and enhance public health and the environment. Despite the campaign's popularity on social media, the reality on the ground was different. Many cars were still seen on roads like Marimata Square and VIP Road, just like any other day. Even government officials and policemen were spotted riding bicycles and scooters to observe No Car Day.",
  "summary": "No Car Day Indore: Indore Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has announced ‘No Car Day’ in the city on September 22. The campaign has been launched as part of the 'Green Indore Initiative' and aims to curb pollution, promote clean air, and encourage green modes of transport in the Swachh city. Mayor Pushyamitra Bhargav has urged residents to walk, cycle, or use public transport to extend their support to…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}