Start production of EV, entire north Indian market is waiting; CM to Ashok Leyland

Start production of EV, entire north Indian market is waiting; CM to Ashok Leyland

LUCKNOW: While participating in the ‘bhoomi pujan’ ceremony of Ashok Leyland’s electric vehicle (EV) factory in Lucknow on Tuesday, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath asked Hinduja Group to commence production at the earliest. “The markets of not only Uttar Pradesh, but the entire North India, eagerly await your vehicles.” He was handed over the symbolic key of a double-decker electric bus along with memento by Prakash and Ashok Hinduja.

Stating about the first heavy duty EV plant of Uttar Pradesh which is being established through Ashok Leyland in Lucknow, CM said, “I extend my congratulations to the Hinduja Group and Ashok Leyland for spearheading this initiative. In Uttar Pradesh, we have come up with investor-friendly policies. Similarly, investors will also have to make their investments public-friendly. I express confidence that the market of Uttar Pradesh is waiting for you. How quickly and rapidly you can proceed with your work will depend on you.”

Highlighting the state government’s EV Policy, CM said, “We have provision of incentives of up to Rs 20 lakh for every electric bus, emphasizing its unique appeal to both investors and buyers.”

“UP’s EV policy is one of the nation’s best,” he asserted and claimed that it will benefit all stakeholders, as it’s aligned with the Prime Minister’s goal of achieving Net Zero emissions.

Highlighting the transformative potential, he noted, “UP possesses a fleet of one lakh school buses, all ripe for replacement with electric counterparts, provided we take proactive steps in this direction.”

Furthermore, he pointed out the extensive network of over 1.05 lakh revenue villages and more than two lakh ‘majras’ in Uttar Pradesh, envisioning electric buses as an affordable and accessible means of connecting rural areas with cities.

CM Yogi encouraged both the Hinduja Group and the state government to collaborate on this initiative, emphasizing the potential to engage youth and enhance public transportation services.

He emphasized the imperative of ensuring connectivity to every village and facilitating transportation between villages and cities within Uttar Pradesh. He proposed the utilization of small trucks to transport village products to cities, thereby creating opportunities for economic growth.

Highlighting the interconnectedness of UP with neighboring states, the CM said, “UP does not mean just our state, it means Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, and Nepal too; all are connected with UP in some form or another. All these states will take advantage of this facility.”

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