Minister of State for Road Transport & Highways and Corporate Affairs, Harsh Malhotra, on Thursday inaugurated a session on India’s Roadmap for Vehicle Electrification at India Energy Storage Week 2025, held at Yashobhoomi, Delhi.
In his address, the Minister reiterated Modi Government’s strong commitment to green mobility and the development of a robust electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing ecosystem. He cited the PM E-Drive and FAME-II schemes as crucial initiatives driving this transition.
Malhotra emphasized that India’s journey towards clean mobility is not just a technological shift but a national imperative to meet climate targets, boost economic resilience, and ensure energy security. He noted that as the fastest-growing major economy, India is well on track with its sustainable mobility goals.
Highlighting supportive policies like EV retrofitting regulations and toll tax exemptions, he said these measures aim to make electric transportation more accessible and affordable.
The Minister also spoke about the Multi-Modal Logistics Parks being developed by the Ministry, which now include green energy infrastructure and EV-friendly facilities, contributing to reduced logistics costs, lower emissions, and positioning India as a clean and connected transport hub.
He reaffirmed the government’s target to generate 500 GW of renewable energy by 2030, calling on stakeholders to help build a future that is electric, inclusive, safe, and environmentally responsible.
Stressing the importance of battery technologies suited to India’s unique climate and transport needs, Malhotra urged the industry to invest in R&D, promote local manufacturing, and adopt circular solutions such as battery recycling and reuse.
Concluding his remarks, the Minister said that the industrial and business growth witnessed in the past 11 years is now being directed towards achieving India’s Net Zero target by 2070, which remains a pivotal focus of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision.