Union Minister Bhupender Yadav on Thursday, 2 July said India's shift to electric mobility goes beyond a simple technology swap — it is about constructing a sustainable industrial ecosystem that bolsters manufacturing, generates green jobs, and advances Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. The minister made the remarks while addressing a national conference on electric mobility organised by industry body Assocham in New Delhi.

Key Developments at the Assocham Conference

Yadav stressed that the e-mobility transition must be anchored in four pillars: green growth, resilient infrastructure, transparent governance, and a circular economy. 'As we accelerate this transition, our focus must remain on green growth, resilient infrastructure, transparent governance and a circular economy that ensures long-term environmental sustainability,' he said.

He called for a decisive move away from the linear 'take-make-dispose' industrial model toward one built on reuse, recycling, and sustainable resource management. The minister also underlined the need for a robust charging infrastructure, localisation of advanced manufacturing, secure critical mineral supply chains, battery recycling, and resource efficiency as non-negotiable pillars of the transition.

Government Reforms to Enable Faster Investment

Yadav highlighted a series of regulatory reforms the government has undertaken to accelerate investment without compromising environmental standards. These include simplification of environmental clearances, digitisation of approval systems through the PARIVESH portal, rationalisation of compliance requirements, and measures to promote ease of doing business. He said these reforms are enabling faster investment flows while ensuring responsible development.

India as a Global Clean Mobility Hub

The minister called on industry, policymakers, and institutions to collaborate in building an innovation-led ecosystem that positions India as a global hub for clean mobility. 'Ecology and economy must progress together, and through collaborative action, India can emerge as a global leader in sustainable manufacturing, green mobility and climate-conscious development,' Yadav said.

The Assocham conference brought together senior policymakers, automotive manufacturers, technology providers, and industry stakeholders to chart a roadmap for accelerating India's EV transition. Deliberations highlighted the need for policy continuity, stronger charging networks, localisation of manufacturing, resilient battery supply chains, financing support, and technological innovation.

What the Industry Is Watching

Participants at the conference flagged that while policy intent is clear, execution gaps — particularly in charging infrastructure and battery supply chain localisation — remain significant hurdles. The call for a circular economy framework also signals a broader policy push to ensure that the environmental cost of EV batteries does not undermine the green credentials of the transition itself. Notably, this conference comes as India's EV sector is witnessing rapid growth in two-wheeler and three-wheeler segments, even as four-wheeler EV penetration remains comparatively low.