A greener economy is one of the goals of the Indian government, according to Nitin Gadkari, the union minister for highways and road transport.
Gadkari has promised to get rid of all 36 crore gasoline and diesel automobiles in the nation and has stated his desire to reduce GST on hybrid vehicles in an interview with the news agency PTI.
"Absolutely," Gadkari responded when asked if India could ever do away with gasoline and diesel vehicles completely.
While challenging, it is certainly not impossible. As Gadkari explained to PTI in an interview, this is his goal.
This lofty goal, which even advocates of renewable energy admit is incredibly challenging, remains unmet, and Gadkari has provided no timetable for its completion.
Fuel imports cost India Rs 16 lakh crore, he added. The farmers' lives will be improved, villages will be rich, and jobs will be created with this money.
In the past, Gadkari had also pushed for extensive research into biofuels and other alternative fuels as a means to propel the energy and power sector to new heights of development.
Decreasing GST
Gadkari went on to say that the Finance ministry is now reviewing the request for a five percent reduction in GST on hybrid vehicles and a twelve percent reduction for flex engines.
By encouraging the use of biofuels, the minister stated his fervent belief that the nation can eliminate petroleum imports.
Alternative Fuels
Gadkari went on to say that he has been advocating for alternative fuels since 2004 and is optimistic that things will improve in the future.
Because this change is so challenging, I am unable to provide you with a certain day and year when it will occur. That being said, Gadkari did not rule out the possibility of success.
According to him, this dream will come true in the next era of alternate and biofuels because electric vehicles are being deployed at a rapid pace.
Auto Companies' Outlook
In addition to auto rickshaws, Gadkari mentioned that Bajaj, TVS, and Hero, three significant players in the Indian auto industry, are intending to produce motorcycles with flex engines.
My vehicle is powered by hydrogen, and I drive it about. It seems like every other household has an electric car. Some who thought this was inconceivable two decades ago have finally come around and believe what the minister has been saying all along.
Some trucks run on LNG or compressed natural gas, and others run on hydrogen, both of which have been introduced by Tatas and Ashok Leyland. He went on to say that there are 350 bio-CNG factories in the nation.
"Indeed, something revolutionary is happening. Atmanirbhar Bharat, we will become self-sufficient and no longer need to import fuel. "I am firm convinced of this," Gadkari declared.
Eco-Activists Rejoice
Even though environmentalists applauded Gadkari's plan to boost green transportation, they cautioned against relying on fossil fuels to generate power.
We need to overhaul our energy system in India that relies so heavily on fossil fuels to power electric cars. In order to address the climate issue, it is critical to power electric vehicles with renewable energy, according to Avinash Chanchal, a campaigner for Greenpeace India, who spoke to PTI.
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