Shri Rajiv Gauba Calls Electric Mobility a "Strategic Imperative" for Viksit Bharat as NITI Aayog Launches Second Edition of India Electric Mobility Index

NITI Aayog launched the second edition of the India Electric Mobility Index (IEMI) report during a workshop on State EV Policies. Addressing the event, Shri Rajiv Gauba emphasized electric mobility as a strategic, economic, and environmental imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047, citing India's heavy reliance on crude oil imports, public health costs from vehicular emissions, and the automotive sector's economic footprint. The release highlighted government financial support exceeding ₹92,000 crore via initiatives like FAME, PM E-DRIVE, PM E-bus Sewa, and PLI schemes, along with the rollout of the Unified Bharat e-Charge app. Furthermore, it noted that 29 States and Union Territories have notified EV policies, with IEMI scores indicating overall improvements across states.