Rajnath Singh inaugurated the EV plant in Lucknow.

National desk:

Defense Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the Ashok Leyland Electric Vehicle (EV) manufacturing plant in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

Key Points
Investment: The plant has been developed with an investment of approximately ₹1,000 crore.
Production Capacity: The plant has an initial capacity of 2,500 electric vehicles per year, which can be expanded to 5,000 units annually.
Vehicles: This is the first dedicated e-bus manufacturing plant.
Employment Creation: The project is expected to generate direct and indirect employment opportunities, boosting the local industrial and service sectors.
Promoting Electric Mobility: The project is aligned with India's clean mobility and net-zero emission goals, as it reduces dependence on petroleum-based transportation.
Boosting National Manufacturing Initiatives: The project is aligned with the Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat goals, strengthening domestic manufacturing capabilities.
National Significance: The project strengthens India's electric vehicle manufacturing capacity and supports the goal of sustainable economic development.
 This project also strengthens Uttar Pradesh's position to emerge as an EV manufacturing hub.