Editorial photo #13831913 Human Interest
Daily Life In Kashmir, India
A man drives an electric auto-rickshaw along a road on the outskirts of Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on June 14, 2026. Electric vehicles are becoming increasingly common across South Asia, with countries including India, Nepal, Bangladesh, and Pakistan encouraging cleaner transport to reduce fuel costs, improve air quality, and lower carbon emissions. The transition to electric mobility is considered a key component of efforts to address climate change, as transportation remains a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Electric vehicles produce no tailpipe emissions, helping to reduce pollutants such as particulate matter and nitrogen oxides that contribute to smog and respiratory illnesses in densely populated urban areas. The shift is also expected to reduce dependence on imported fossil fuels and support national commitments to achieve long-term climate and clean energy goals. (Photo by Firdous Nazir/NurPhoto)
