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- The NITI Aayog in collaboration with RMI and RMI India launched the ‘Shoonya’ programme.
- RMI is an independent nonprofit organization founded in 1982.
‘Shoonya’ Programme
- About:
- It is an initiative to promote zero-pollution delivery vehicles by working with consumers and the industry.
- As part of the campaign, a corporate branding and certification programme is being launched to recognise and promote the industry’s efforts towards transitioning to EVs for final-mile deliveries.
- Aim:Â
- To accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in the urban deliveries segment and create consumer awareness about the benefits of zero-pollution delivery.
- Online tracking platform:Â
- This will share the campaign’s impact through data such as vehicle kilometres electrified, carbon savings, criteria pollutant savings and other benefits from clean delivery vehicles.
Benefits & Need
- Decarbonising transport: Transport emits around 23% of the energy-related CO2 that feeds global warming.
- Boost to the research:Â In the field of alternatives technologies like lithium, e-metal etc.Â
- Reduce Oil imports: Reduce oil dependency while solving the challenge of energy scarcity.
- Improving Infrastructure: Potential for energy savings in infrastructure.
- Employment generation
Government Initiatives
- National Electric Mobility Mission Plan (NEMMP)Â
- Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric vehicles in India (FAME India)
- National Mission on Transformative Mobility and Battery Storage
- Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme for e- vehicle
- Lower GST on E-vehicle
Challenges
- Lack of Crucial Resources like Lithium reserves
- Lack of infrastructural support
- Lack of Skill & technological support
- Time-consuming for the change
Way Forward
- Increase coordination with the government & other stakeholders
- Invest in R&D
Source: PIB
