India plans to electrify government fleet and urges states to follow suit

The Indian government plans to electrify its fleet and encourage states to do the same by offering interest-free loans. This initiative aims to increase the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) across government operations. Currently, only a small percentage of government vehicles are electric, with the central government using 578 EVs out of nearly 100,000. The new push follows the PM E-drive subsidy scheme, which has already boosted EV sales significantly. Officials emphasize the need for local manufacturing of EV battery components to support this transition. The government aims to enhance charging infrastructure and promote domestic EV production as part of its broader electric vehicle strategy.