Govt taking steps to convert fuel-based vehicles to electric ones: Manipur CM

Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh said the state government was taking steps to convert fuel-based vehicles into electric ones to reduce carbon emission, noise pollution and mitigate climate problems.

Biren Singh also said charging points for e-vehicles will be set up in strategic places.

The chief minister made the remarks during the flag-off ceremony of an e-rickshaw roadshow in Imphal Sunday.

Biren Singh further said the government will provide every possible support to e-rickshaw transporters including bank loans to those who want to start e-rickshaw services.