Government approves E- Vehicle policy to promote India as a manufacturing destination for EVs
This will provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology, boost the Make in India initiative, and strengthen the EV ecosystem
The Union Government has approved a scheme to promote India as a manufacturing destination so that e-vehicles (EVs) with the latest technology can be manufactured in the country. The policy is designed to attract investments in the e-vehicle space by reputed global EV manufacturers.
This will provide Indian consumers with access to the latest technology, boost the Make in India initiative, and strengthen the EV ecosystem by promoting healthy competition among EV players leading to a high volume of production, economies of scale, lower cost of production, reduced imports of crude Oil, lower trade deficit, reduce air pollution, particularly in cities, and will have a positive impact on health and environment.
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