PANAJI
Chief Minister Pramod Sawant on Thursday announced that all new tourist vehicles in Goa will be mandated to be electric from 2024. He made the announcement at a conference on electric mobility organized by NITI Aayog.
Sawant said the move was a step towards making Goa a sustainable tourist destination. He also said that permit holders overseeing multiple vehicles, including rental cars and bikes, have pledged to electrify 30% of their fleet through retrofitting by June 2024.
The conference was attended by NITI Aayog Vice Chairman Suman Bery, India’s G20 Sherpa Amitabh Kant, and other dignitaries. Bery highlighted the transformative potential of the Indian EV industry and its positive impact on both the economy and the environment.
Kant urged for the electrification of 100% of 2-wheelers and 3-wheelers, and 65-70% of buses by 2030. He stressed the importance of a low-cost financing framework, a robust charging infrastructure, and collaborative efforts among central, state, and city authorities, all underpinned by a consistent policy framework.
The conference also featured in-depth discussions on key themes such as “Develop Vibrant EV Ecosystem in States” and “the National Electric Bus Programme.”
