Date: 2026-07-02Category: Press ReleaseState: Union GovernmentCountry: India
Union Environment Minister presides over ASSOCHAM’s National Conference on ‘Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat’
**Executive Summary**
On July 2, 2026, the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change presided over ASSOCHAM’s National Conference on Electric Mobility in New Delhi. The event established a roadmap to position India as a global EV manufacturing hub under the "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision. Key priorities include transitioning to a circular economy, simplifying environmental clearances via the PARIVESH portal, and strengthening charging infrastructure.
**Key Points / Main Content**
**Strategic Vision and Objectives**
* Focus on transitioning to e-mobility through green growth, resilient infrastructure, and transparent governance.
* Aim to build a sustainable industrial ecosystem that generates green jobs and supports the vision of "Viksit Bharat 2047."
* Emphasis on moving from a linear "take-make-dispose" model to a circular economy based on reuse and recycling.
**Regulatory and Policy Reforms**
* Simplification of environmental clearances and rationalization of compliance requirements to promote ease of doing business.
* Digitization of approval systems through the PARIVESH portal to enable faster, responsible investments.
* Maintenance of environmental safeguards while accelerating industrial development.
**Infrastructure and Supply Chain Requirements**
* Development of robust charging infrastructure and localization of advanced manufacturing.
* Securing of critical mineral supply chains and enhancement of battery recycling capabilities.
* Need for policy continuity, financing support, and technological innovation to accelerate EV adoption.
**Collaborative Ecosystem**
* Requirement for industry, policymakers, and institutions to work together to create an innovation-led ecosystem.
* Integration of ecology and economy through collaborative action to lead in sustainable manufacturing.
**Impact Analysis**
**Government and Policymakers**
**Impact**
They are tasked with maintaining policy continuity and managing the transition toward a sustainable, climate-conscious economy.
**Action Required**
Implement and oversee digital approval systems (PARIVESH portal), simplify regulatory requirements, and ensure long-term environmental sustainability through transparent governance.
**Automotive Manufacturers and Industry Leaders**
**Impact**
The sector is expected to benefit from simplified clearances and a shift toward localized manufacturing and green job creation.
**Action Required**
Accelerate the localization of advanced manufacturing, secure mineral supply chains, and adopt circular economy practices, including battery recycling and resource efficiency.
**Technology Providers and Institutions**
**Impact**
There is a heightened demand for technological innovation and the development of a resilient infrastructure for electric mobility.
**Action Required**
Collaborate with industry and government to build an innovation-led ecosystem and develop solutions for charging infrastructure and battery efficiency.
Key Entities Referenced
Viksit Bharat 2047: A strategic vision for India’s development by 2047, framing the transition to electric mobility as a key component of a sustainable industrial ecosystem.
Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM): The industry body that convened the national conference to deliberate on the roadmap for accelerating India's electric mobility transition.
PARIVESH portal: A digital approval system for environmental clearances mentioned as part of government reforms to simplify compliance and promote ease of doing business.
Shri Bhupender Yadav: Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change who outlined the policy focus on green growth, circular economy, and resilient infrastructure.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Union Environment Minister presides over
ASSOCHAM’s National Conference on ‘Electric
Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub
for Viksit Bharat’
Transition to E-mobility must focus on Green Growth,
Resilient Infrastructure, Transparent Governance and Circular
Economy, ensuring long-term Environmental Sustainability:
Shri Bhupender Yadav
प्रव तथ: 02 JUL 2026 1:12PM by PIB Delhi
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Shri Bhupender Yadav, presided over the
National Conference on ‘Electric Mobility: Building India an Electric Mobility Hub for Viksit Bharat’, as
Chief Guest, in New Delhi today. The Conference was convened by the Associated Chambers of
Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM), bringing together senior policymakers, industry leaders,
automotive manufacturers, technology providers and other stakeholders to deliberate on the roadmap for
accelerating India's electric mobility transition and strengthening the country's position as a global EV
manufacturing hub.
The deliberations highlighted a need for policy continuity, stronger charging infrastructure, localisation of
manufacturing, resilient battery supply chains, financing support and technological innovation to
accelerate EV adoption and position India as a global electric mobility hub under the vision of Viksit
Bharat 2047.Addressing the Inaugural Session of the Conference, Shri Yadav stated that India’s transition to electric
mobility is not merely about replacing one technology with another—it is about building a sustainable
industrial ecosystem that strengthens manufacturing, creates green jobs and supports Prime Minister’s
vision of Viksit Bharat by 2047. “As we accelerate this transition, our focus must remain on green growth,
resilient infrastructure, transparent governance and a circular economy that ensures long-term
environmental sustainability”, he added.
The Minister informed that the Government has undertaken a series of reforms to simplify environmental
clearances, digitise approval systems through PARIVESH portal, rationalise compliance requirements and
promote ease of doing business without compromising environmental safeguards. These reforms are
enabling faster investments while ensuring responsible development, he said.
“India’s future lies in moving from a linear ‘take-make-dispose’ model towards a circular economy based
on reuse, recycling and sustainable resource management”, Shri Yadav noted. He stated that electric
mobility must be supported by robust charging infrastructure, localisation of advanced manufacturing,
secure critical mineral supply chains, battery recycling and resource efficiency.
Further, the Minister said that industry, policymakers and institutions must work together to build an
innovation-led ecosystem that positions India as a global hub for clean mobility. He concluded by saying,
“Ecology and economy must progress together, and through collaborative action. India can emerge as a
global leader in sustainable manufacturing, green mobility and climate-conscious development.”The inaugural session featured the presence of Shri Nirmal K. Minda, President, ASSOCHAM and
Chairman, UNO Minda; Shri Nishant Arya, Chairman, ASSOCHAM National Council on Green Mobility
and Vice CMD, JBM Group; and Shri Saurabh Sanyal, Secretary General, ASSOCHAM.
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