Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis has stated that the state government will frame policy to set up electric vehicle charging stations across the state.
The Chief Minister made the statement on Friday during the inauguration of India’s first multi-modal electric vehicle project and Ola electric charging station, in the presence of Union minister Nitin Gadkari.
“This is a huge opportunity for creating jobs for the unemployed youth. Through these charging stations, more job opportunities will be created. The policy will cover all the aspects related to land availability and granting permissions for the electric vehicle charging stations,” Fadnavis said.
Nitin Gadkari, Minister for Road Transport and Highways and Shipping, said that there was an urgent need to rethink the transport infrastructure and fuel dependency in the country.
“The transport ministry is focusing on pollution-free public transport in the country and we have entered into an MoU with Transport for London, the company which looks after the public transport in London,” the minister said.