Prof. Ajay Kumar Sood, Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India launched the “Bharat Zero Emission Trucking (ZET) Policy Advisory” document at Vigyan Bhawan Annexe, New Delhi. The event, which marked a significant step toward India’s decarbonization efforts, was attended by key dignitaries, including Dr. Parvinder Maini, Scientific Secretary at the Office of PSA, and senior officials from the Ministry of Heavy Industries, NITI Aayog, IIT Madras, and the World Resources Institute (WRI).
In his address, Prof. Sood underscored the critical role of Zero Emission Trucks (ZETs) in achieving energy security and reducing carbon emissions. He emphasized the need for technical expertise and targeted policy interventions to create a conducive environment for ZET adoption in India.
The Bharat ZET Policy Advisory outlines 30 strategic policy interventions across five key areas: incentives, regulations, infrastructure, business and financing, and stakeholder engagement. These recommendations, designed to accelerate the adoption of ZETs in India, aim to achieve 100% ZET sales penetration by 2050, aligning with India’s Net Zero 2070 target.
The advisory document was developed under the guidance of a Policy Advisory Panel (PAP) chaired by Dr. Preeti Banzal, with support from IIT Madras’ Centre of Excellence for Zero Emission Trucking (CoEZET). The document will undergo further refinement through stakeholder consultations, ensuring it meets the evolving needs of India’s trucking sector.
This initiative reflects the Indian government’s commitment to transitioning to a sustainable and resilient transportation ecosystem.
