India to turn into a hub of e-vehicles: PM Modi

India is turning into a hub of e-vehicles, both two-wheelers and four-wheelers, and the country is witnessing a "silent revolution" as the e-vehicles do not make noise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said.

Speaking at the commemoration of 40 years of Suzuki in India yesterday, Xinhua quoted Modi as saying the e-vehicles market was expanding in the country at a very fast pace, which could not be visualised till a few years ago.

The occasion marked the launch of a new manufacturing plant for batteries for e-vehicles in the western state of Gujarat and the beginning of a new manufacturing facility for Suzuki in the northern state of Haryana.

"This silent revolution does not only belong to the engineering fraternity but the country as a whole," said Modi (above), adding that the foundation of this revolution was laid in the past eight years.

"Today we are working towards both the supply and demand of e-vehicles in the country. 

"The government is offering incentives to the buyers of e-vehicles so that demand rises at a fast pace. Besides, income tax rebates are also offered so that vehicles' loans become easier," Modi said at the event.

He said that Indians were today accepting e-vehicles as a major mode of transport.

On the same occasion, Modi also said that the state of Gujarat was now emerging as a top automotive manufacturing hub, not only in the country but also on the world map.

- Bernama

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