Maharashtra: The Rising Powerhouse of Electric Vehicles

Maharashtra is quickly becoming India's hub for electric vehicles, with significant manufacturing operations in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar. Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis announced that the shift towards EVs will aid in reducing air pollution. The state is ramping up both private and public EV adoption.

Maharashtra is solidifying its status as India's 'national capital' of electric vehicles, according to Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. Major EV manufacturing plants are being developed in Pune and Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, marking a significant shift from conventional petrol and diesel vehicles.

This transition is expected to have a positive impact on air quality, as vehicles are a major contributor to pollution. Fadnavis highlighted that both private and public sectors are increasingly adopting electric vehicles, with over 2,500 electric buses being integrated into the state's public transport system incrementally.

The momentum of electric vehicle registration is growing, with over half of new vehicle registrations being EVs. In support of this transition, the government is also expanding infrastructure, including a comprehensive electric vehicle charging network across Maharashtra.

(With inputs from agencies.)