- Modi government holds high-level consultation to accelerate adoption of e-buses and e-trucks
- Union Minister H. D. Kumaraswamy says electric buses will shape future passenger mobility
- Stakeholders discuss financing, charging infrastructure and operational challenges
- Meeting seen as part of India’s broader clean mobility and decarbonisation strategy
New Delhi: In a significant push towards accelerating India’s clean mobility transition, the Centre on Wednesday held a high-level consultation meeting with key stakeholders to encourage wider adoption and deployment of electric buses and electric trucks across the country.
The meeting was chaired by Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H. D. Kumaraswamy and brought together fleet operators, transport aggregators, financial institutions, leasing firms, automotive industry representatives, and mobility experts.
According to an official statement, the consultation aimed to understand operational realities on the ground, encourage faster adoption of electric commercial vehicles, and strengthen collaboration between the government and private stakeholders.
Discussions focused on creating a robust ecosystem for the large-scale deployment of e-buses and e-trucks across urban, inter-city, and freight transport networks. Stakeholders shared practical suggestions and sectoral concerns relating to financing access, charging infrastructure, fleet deployment, operational viability, and long-term ecosystem support.
Addressing the gathering, Kumaraswamy said India is witnessing a decisive shift towards clean and efficient transportation. He emphasised that electric buses are set to become the backbone of future passenger mobility, while electric trucks will transform logistics and freight movement in the country.
“India is witnessing a decisive shift towards clean and efficient transportation. E-Buses are the future of passenger mobility, and E-Trucks will define the next era of logistics and freight transport in our country,” the minister said.
Highlighting the importance of collaborative policymaking, Kumaraswamy said the government is committed to ensuring that India’s transition to electric mobility remains practical, inclusive, and commercially sustainable.
“This consultation was not merely a policy discussion. It was an important platform to hear directly from the operators and stakeholders who are driving transport services on the ground across India,” he added.
The meeting assumes significance as India intensifies efforts to decarbonise its transport sector, reduce dependence on fossil fuels, and strengthen sustainable urban and freight mobility systems. Commercial vehicles account for a major share of fuel consumption and emissions, making electrification in this segment critical for achieving long-term climate and energy security goals.
The Centre has been rolling out several initiatives, including the FAME Scheme and the PM E-DRIVE Initiative, to promote EV manufacturing and adoption across the country.
Officials said the consultation is expected to contribute to shaping future policy frameworks and accelerating the adoption of clean mobility solutions in India’s passenger and freight transport sectors.
