India's Road to Zero Emission Trucking: Bharat ZET Policy Advisory Unveiled
Key Ideas
- The Bharat ZET Policy Advisory launched in New Delhi aims to accelerate decarbonisation and achieve India's Net Zero 2070 target.
- The document outlines 30 policy interventions in areas like incentives, regulations, infrastructure, business, and financing for the adoption of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs).
- Stakeholders from various sectors including government officials, industry experts, and academia have been involved in the formulation and refinement of the recommendations.
- The initiative is supported by a Policy Advisory Panel chaired by Dr. Preeti Banzal and includes experts from organizations like IIT Madras, NTPC, Tata Motors, and WRI India.
In New Delhi, Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood launched the 'Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory' to facilitate decarbonisation and support India's Net Zero 2070 goal. The advisory document, a collaborative effort of various stakeholders, outlines 30 policy interventions across incentives, regulations, infrastructure, business, and financing to promote the adoption of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) in India. The initiative emphasizes the importance of creating an enabling ecosystem for ZETs through technical expertise and systematic policy interventions. Key figures like Hanif Qureshi, Sudhendu Sinha, and Prof. Karthick Athmanathan highlighted the necessity of electrification in the trucking sector and the roadmap to achieve 100% ZET sales penetration by 2050. The document, under the guidance of a Policy Advisory Panel, will undergo further refinement through stakeholder consultations and detailed analyses to ensure effective implementation. With a focus on sustainability and decarbonisation, the unveiling of the Bharat ZET Policy Advisory marks a significant step towards a greener and more sustainable transportation sector in India.