Overview of the Conference
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, presided over the National Conference on 'Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat' in New Delhi. The conference organized by ASSOCHAM aimed to accelerate India's electric mobility transition.
Key Discussions
Discussions emphasized the need for policy continuity, robust charging infrastructure, and a focus on local manufacturing and innovation. Minister Yadav highlighted India's shift towards a circular economy as essential for sustainable development.
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