Revolution of EV – How the Delhi EV Policy is helping drive Sustainable Transportation

Transport is among the fastest-growing sectors in India and is a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions. Globally, it is responsible for 25% of total carbon dioxide emissions. In India, it is the third most CO2 emitting sector, and within the transport sector, road transport (carrying goods and passenger transport) contributes to more than 90% of total CO2 and NOx emissions. Delhi is in pollution’s ever-tightening chokehold and the transport sector contributes to a third of all PM 2.5 emissions, causing catastrophic health harm.

In August 2020, the Government introduced the Delhi Electric Vehicles Policy, which the Chief Minister, Mr. Arvind Kejriwal described as a big step toward curbing the pollution levels in the city.