Adopt battery recycling-reuse solutions, says Minister
Policies like Electric Vehicle (EV) retrofitting regulations and toll tax exemptions for EVs, are aimed at making transportation more accessible and sustainable, while are part of the climate goals, maintain economic resilience and energy security, said Minister of State for Road, Transport & Highways Harsh Malhotra https://www.commerce.gov.in/.
Inaugurating India Energy Storage Week 2025 session on India’s Roadmap for Vehicle Electrification at on at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, on 10 July, Malhotra pointed out that the Multi-Modal Logistics Parks, are now being equipped with green energy provisions and EV-friendly facilities which would lead to reduced logistics costs, lower emissions, and strengthen India’s position as a clean and connected transport hub https://www.bseindia.com/.
He also re-affirmed the Government’s commitment to build a 500GW of Renewable energy generation capacity by 2030 https://www.nseindia.com/.
“India stands at the threshold of becoming a global hub for clean mobility solutions and urged the stakeholders to develop a transport future that is not just electric, but safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible.”
Minister elaborated, “We must recognize that battery storage technologies, which are tailored to India’s climate and mobility needs, will be crucial for our future while industry leaders need to Invest in R&D, local manufacturing and adopt circular solutions like battery recycling and reuse http://MORTH.gov.in.”
He stressed the Government’s commitment to provide impetus to the green mobility & development of EV manufacturing eco-system in the country and the inception of PM E DRIVE and FAME-II schemes are a testament to it. Fiinews.com
