NITI Aayog today hosted the first Shoonya Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of India’s zero pollution e-mobility campaign in Delhi

NITI Aayog today hosted the first Shoonya Forum to commemorate the first anniversary of India’s zero pollution e-mobility campaign in Delhi.
On the occasion, more than 25 Shoonya partners announced their commitment and pledged to accelerate India’s clean mobility story with Electric Vehicles to improve air quality for Indian citizens.
A three-report series highlighting the economic opportunities that an indigenous battery industry presents for India was released during the event.
Delivering the keynote address, G20 Sherpa and former Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant said Shoonya campaign is an effective collaboration between industry, government, and citizens which is helping in electric mobility transition in India.
Our correspondent report Shoonya initiative promotes zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and industry. The campaign aims to accelerate adoption of electric vehicles in the urban deliveries segment and create consumer awareness about the benefits of zero-pollution delivery.
Urban freight vehicles account for 10 percent of freight transportation-related carbon dioxide emissions in India, and these emissions are expected to grow by 114 percent by 2030. EVs emit no tailpipe emissions, which can contribute immensely to an improved air quality.
They emit 15 to 40 percent less carbon dioxide compared to their internal combustion engine counterparts and have lower operational cost even during their manufacture.