New Delhi: In a significant move towards sustainable transportation, Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has announced that electric vehicles (EVs) will soon be priced on par with petrol vehicles, marking a crucial step in India’s journey towards environmentally friendly transport. This prediction was made at the 32nd Convergence India and 10th Smart Cities India Expo, where the focus was on promoting sustainable transport and enhancing infrastructure. The government’s commitment to sustainable development aligns with its broader vision of improving India’s infrastructure to boost economic growth.
The core of this development lies in the government’s policy of import substitution, cost-effectiveness, pollution-free, and indigenous production. Minister Gadkari emphasized that within six months, EV prices will be equivalent to those of petrol vehicles, a move expected to significantly increase the adoption of electric vehicles. Additionally, the construction of the 212-km Delhi-Dehradun expressway is nearing completion, with an expected finish date of three months. This infrastructure development is crucial for reducing logistics costs and supporting India’s ambition to become the third-largest economy.
Furthermore, the government is committed to developing smart cities and smart transport systems, with ongoing efforts to implement mass rapid transport using electricity. Encouraging new technology and innovation is also a priority, as it holds the key to reducing road construction costs and enhancing overall infrastructure efficiency.
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