Nitin Gadkari calls to reduce dependence on imported electric vehicle components, manufacture in India

Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari on Saturday called on industrialists to reduce dependence on imported electric vehicle (EV) components, including lithium-ion batteries, magnets, and find ways to manufacture these in the country without compromising on quality.

He was speaking at the 93rd Annual Convention of Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).

“You (FICCI) do the research and study on the (EV) parts we are making in India and what we are importing. We are importing EV parts—lithium-ion battery, magnets—from China…Whatever we are importing, need to find out the swadeshi alternative in the country, without compromising the quality and cost. That is the main mission of Aatmanirbhar Bharat,” Gadkari said.