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Post-Budget Quote by Mr Sohinder Gill, Director General, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles

Post-Budget Quote by Mr Sohinder Gill, Director General, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles
, Tuesday, 1 February 2022 (16:09 IST)
Mr Sohinder Gill, Director General, Society of Manufacturers of Electric Vehicles (SMEV):

“We welcome the measures announced by the honorable Finance Minister, today. The budget for 2022–23 gives a huge impetus to the electric vehicle (EV) industry. Introducing the battery swapping policy and recognizing battery or energy as a service will help to develop EV infrastructure and increase the use of EVs in public transportation. It would motivate businesses engaged in delivery and car aggregation businesses to incorporate EVs into their fleet. It will create new avenues for companies to venture into the business of battery swapping. Additionally, creating special clean zones will further accelerate the adoption of  EVs and spread awareness amongst the citizens. The move will benefit the whole segment, i.e E2W, E3W, E-cars, and buses. 

The budget also provides attention to the need for skilled resources in the industry. Introducing new skill programs in ITI will bridge the skill gap that currently exists in the industry. The industry would be happy to work with the government to devise customized courses to meet the demands of the EV industry. 

Overall, the budget aims at strengthening the whole ecosystem of the EV industry, which will spur the demand for green vehicles.”

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