New Delhi
\nPrime Minister Narendra Modi today pitched for investment in manufacturing of electric vehicles and smart charging facilities as he emphasised that better mobility can boost growth.<\/p>\n
Asserting that mobility powered by clean energy is the most powerful weapon in the fight against climate change, he said the focus must go beyond cars to other vehicles such as scooters and rickshaws.<\/p>\n
\u201cCongestion-free mobility is critical to check the economic and environmental costs of congestion,\u201d he said, addressing the Global Mobility Summit \u2018MOVE\u2019 here.
\nNoting that mobility is a key driver of the economy, the Prime Minister said better mobility reduces the burden of travel and transportation and can boost economic growth. \u201cIt is already a major employer and can create the next generation of jobs,\u201d he said. Common public transport must be the cornerstone of mobility initiatives, Modi said. \u201cClean mobility powered by clean energy is our most powerful weapon in our fight against climate change\u201d.<\/p>\n
With CEOs of global auto majors in attendance, Modi said the government is keen on \u201cinvestments across the value chain from batteries to smart charging to electric vehicle manufacturing\u201d.<\/p>\n
Stressing on the need to widely use common public transport to drive mobility initiatives, the Prime Minister said the focus must also go beyond cars to other vehicles.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe must leverage the full potential for vehicle pooling to improve private vehicle utilisation… Convenient mobility means safe, affordable and accessible for all sections of the society,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
It must be ensured that public transport is preferred to private modes of travel as it would result in fewer traffic jams and lower levels of stress for commuters, Modi said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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