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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Aims to Make India Petrol and Diesel Vehicle-Free, Promotes Green Mobility

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Aims to Make India Petrol and Diesel Vehicle-Free, Promotes Green Mobility


| April 1, 2024, 11:22 a.m.

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari Aims to Make India Petrol and Diesel Vehicle-Free, Promotes Green Mobility

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari has unveiled ambitious plans to transition India towards a green economy, aiming to eliminate petrol and diesel vehicles entirely while promoting green mobility alternatives. Gadkari envisions slashing GST on hybrid vehicles and transitioning to biofuels to reduce the country's dependence on fuel imports. While environmental activists applaud the vision for green mobility, they stress the need for a shift to renewable energy sources to power electric vehicles. Despite challenges, Gadkari remains confident in the transition, citing initiatives by auto companies and advancements in alternative fuel technologies.

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