NITI Aayog asks 2-, 3-wheeler makers to present EV conversion plan in 2 wks

At a meeting of the manufacturers and start-up EV makers called by Niti Aayog on Friday, industry was cautioned that if they do not take steps to address pollution issues, courts will step in

Government think-tank NITI Aayog has asked conventional two- and three-wheeler makers to suggest within two weeks concrete steps towards transition to electric mobility keeping in mind 2025 deadline, according to sources.

At a meeting of the manufacturers and start-up electric vehicle (EV) makers called by NITI Aayog on Friday, the industry was cautioned that if they do not take steps to address pollution issues, courts will step in.

The meeting was attended by top officials of major two-wheeler manufacturers, including Bajaj Auto Managing Director Rajiv Bajaj, TVS Motor Co Chairman Venu Srinivasan, Honda Motorcycle and Scooter India (HMSI) President &