Tripura adopts EV policy, to convert 10% of state’s vehicles to electric mode in 5 years

In an effort to cut down on environmental pollution and uphold Tripura as an eco-friendly tourist destination, the state government has decided to adopt the Tripura Electric Vehicle Policy 2022, to promote electric vehicles.

Speaking to reporters at the state secretariat Tuesday evening, Information and Cultural Affairs minister Sushanta Chowdhury said his government is committed to increasing electric-based mobility since it would reduce air pollution and would be helpful in promoting eco-friendly tourism. “There are 60,000 vehicles in Tripura. We have taken an in-principle decision to convert 10 per cent of these 60,000 vehicles in the next five years,” the minister said.