Immersive discussions advocating One Nation, One EV Policy
New Delhi, December 17,
2024: Network18, India’s leading
media conglomerate, concluded the inaugural edition of Green Bharat, an annual
conclave in collaboration with Ola
Electric, India’s largest pure-play electric vehicle (EV) company. The
event aimed to shape the narrative for India’s transition to sustainable
mobility by addressing the economic, environmental, and societal benefits of
EVs, while tackling the key challenges hindering their widespread adoption.
This landmark event brought together policymakers,
manufacturers, industry pioneers, and sustainability advocates to chart a
unified roadmap for the future of electric mobility in India. Distinguished
guests, including Shri Nitin Gadkari,
Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways, and Shri Piyush Goyal, Union
Minister of Commerce & Industry, graced the conclave as Guests of
Honour.
Speaking at the event, Shri Nitin Gadkari emphasised, “Over
the years, we have achieved incredible progress in the green mobility segment.
Our Honourable Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision for India’s
sustainable future has set us on the right path, and the sky is truly the
limit. With the current ecosystem of knowledge and wealth, coupled with an
increasing number of young minds driving research and innovation, I am
confident that India will become the largest EV manufacturing hub within the
next five years.”
Shri Piyush Goyal
echoed this sentiment, stating, “India's green mobility revolution is well
underway, driven by transformative initiatives like FAME I and II, empowering
the EV industry to achieve self-reliance and establish itself as a global
manufacturing hub. As one of the world’s largest first-time vehicle markets,
India holds a unique opportunity to lead the EV transition. The government is
committed to fostering innovation, building robust infrastructure, and ensuring
sustainability is at the core of every policy decision. Through Mission LiFE
and a collective focus on green energy, we are driving towards a cleaner,
greener, and more self-reliant future.”
Commenting on the success
of the event, Avinash Kaul, Chief Executive Officer –
Network18 (Broadcast) & Managing Director of AETN18, said, “India stands at the threshold of a
transformative shift in mobility, driven by the Honourable Prime Minister Shri
Narendra Modi’s ambitious vision for a sustainable and self-reliant future. The
Green Bharat platform has brought together visionaries, innovators, and
policymakers to shape the narrative of this pivotal moment in our country’s
history. This event was more than a discussion—it was a coming together of
minds to forge a collective path towards accelerating EV adoption- in India and
globally, overcoming challenges, and building a robust ecosystem. The
conversations here underscored a deeper cultural pivot, where sustainability
and innovation converge to redefine mobility in India. By fostering
collaboration and creating a sense of shared purpose, Green Bharat has
demonstrated the power of collective action in shaping not just industries but
the mindset of an entire nation. This summit marks the beginning of a unified
effort to make India a global leader in green mobility.”
Green Bharat is
a transformative platform that fosters dialogue, collaboration, and innovation
within the Indian EV ecosystem. Through multi-stakeholder discussions, it seeks
to promote actionable solutions and policy advocacy that will help position
India as a global EV hub.
The conclave also
comprehensively analysed India’s EV landscape, exploring technological
advancements, economic opportunities, and environmental imperatives. By
addressing the challenges and identifying strategies to overcome them, Green Bharat
aims to inspire collective action toward a greener, more sustainable future for
the nation.