Panjim: The Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant has announced an +Ëlectric Vehicles Mandate+ for “all new tourist vehicles in the State” to be electric from 2024.
Sawant announced this here on July 19 at a NITI Aayog-organised Conference on E-Mobility – supported by WRI India and Asian Development Bank -- that was held on the sidelines of the 4th G20 Energy Transitions Working Group Meeting under India’s G20 Presidency in Panjim, Goa.
The Chief Ministers announcement, while showcasing Goa’s commitment to eco-friendly transportation, highlighted a significant leap in Goa’s journey towards sustainable mobility.
Additionally, permit-holders overseeing multiple vehicles including rental cars and bikes in Goa, have pledged to electrify 30% of their fleet through retrofitting by June 2024, thus contributing to the State’s electrification efforts.
Earlier, in his inaugural address, Suman Bery, Vice Chairman, Niti Aayog, highlighted the transformative potential of the Indian EV Industry and its positive impact on both the economy and the environment. He emphasized the role of electric mobility in accelerating India’s economic growth along low-carbon pathways and facilitating the nation’s net-zero vision for 2070.
Amitabh Kant, India’s G20 Sherpa, in a special address at the event, underscored the need to sustain the momentum of electric mobility in India. Emphasizing the seven Cs framework for EVs envisioned by the Prime Minister – Common, Connected, Convenient, Congestion-free, Charged, Clean and Cutting-edge, he urged for 100% electrification of 2-wheelers and three-wheelers, and 65-70% of buses by 2030.
To achieve this vision, Kant stressed the importance of a low-cost financing framework, a robust charging infrastructure, and collaborative efforts among central, state and city authorities – all underpinned by a consistent policy framework.
The one-day Conference “Policy Support & Enablers to accelerate India’s Electric Mobility” served as a crucial platform to convene national and international stakeholders, engaging in meaningful discussions and exploring viable financing, regulatory and policy avenues to catalyze India’s decarbonization trajectory and advance the growth of electric mobility in the country.
The conference featured in-depth discussions revolving around key themes such as “Develop Vibrant EV Ecosystem in States” and “The National Electric Bus Programme.”
High-level dialogues and G20 talks centered around Electric Vehicle Finance Innovations and the Future Electric Mobility Landscape offered valuable insights for stakeholders to navigate the evolving electric mobility ecosystem.
