India on track for 500GW renewable energy by 2030, EV shift key to climate goals: MoS Harsh Malhotra
Speaking at the India Energy Storage Week (IESW) 2025 session on 'India's Roadmap for Vehicle Electrification' at Yashobhoomi, Delhi, the minister said, 'The transition to electric mobility is not merely a technological shift but is a national imperative to achieve climate goals, maintain economic resilience and energy security.'
He highlighted the government's support for the electric vehicle ecosystem through policies such as the
PM E-Drive
scheme and FAME-II. He also mentioned initiatives like EV retrofitting regulations and toll tax exemptions for electric vehicles aimed at making transport systems more sustainable.
Malhotra said that Multi-Modal Logistics Parks being developed by the Ministry of Road, Transport and Highways — which integrate road, rail, and warehousing — are being equipped with green energy features and EV-friendly facilities. These initiatives, he said, will help reduce logistics costs and emissions.
He called on stakeholders to develop a transport future that is 'not just electric—but safe, inclusive, and environmentally responsible,' and emphasised the need for battery storage technologies that suit India's climatic and mobility needs.
'We must recognize that battery storage technologies which are tailored to India's climate and mobility needs—will be crucial for our future,' he said, urging industry leaders to invest in R&D, manufacture locally, and adopt circular solutions like battery recycling and reuse.
Malhotra said India had witnessed remarkable industrial and business growth in the past 11 years, and this momentum is now being channelled towards achieving the 2070 Net Zero target set by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
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