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India is set to witness a significant surge in Electric Vehicle (EV) sales, with Union minister Nitin Gadkari predicting that the country could see 1 crore EV sales per year by 2030. This growth in the EV segment is expected to create around 5 crore job opportunities in India. Speaking at the 19th EV EXPO 2023, Gadkari highlighted that the Vahan database already records 34.54 lakh EVs registered in India.
Gadkari expressed his confidence in India becoming the leading EV manufacturer globally, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting self-reliance in clean energy production and widespread EV adoption. He further revealed that the government has approved the retrofitting of existing polluting vehicles into hybrid and fully electric vehicles, with successful technology demonstrations and finalized regulations.
The government’s goal is to transition public transportation and logistics to EVs, aligning with its broader sustainability objectives. With these initiatives, India aims to revolutionize its automotive industry and contribute to a cleaner and greener future.
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According to Nitin Gadkari, the Indian Minister for Road Transport and Highways, the sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are projected to reach 10 million annually by 2030. This surge in EV adoption is expected to generate around 50 million job opportunities in India. Gadkari emphasized the need to promote EV manufacturing and adoption to reduce pollution and decrease dependency on fossil fuels. The government is implementing various measures to boost EV infrastructure and encourage the use of clean and sustainable transportation options in the country.
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