E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles--busting myths around the adoption of EVs
India has launched ‘E-Amrit’, a web portal on electric vehicles (EVs), at the ongoing COP26 Summit in UK’ Glasgow..
According to a statement issued by the NITI Aayog, E-Amrit is a one-stop destination for all information on electric vehicles--busting myths around the adoption of EVs, their purchase, investment opportunities, policies and subsidies.
What is e-AMRIT Portal?
e-AMRIT portal stands for “Accelerated e-Mobility Revolution for India’s Transportation”. The portal has been developed and hosted by NITI Aayog under a collaborative knowledge exchange programme with the UK government and as part of the UK–India Joint Roadmap 2030, signed by the Prime Ministers of the two countries.
Aim of the portal
The e-AMRIT portal was launched with the aim of creating awareness regarding electric mobility in India. It has been developed as a ‘one-stop site’ containing all the information regarding adoption of electric vehicles (EVs) in India.
Which devices can be used to access the portal?
The web portal can be accessed using different devices like PCs, mobile phones, screen readers and tablets.
Purpose of e-AMRIT Portal
The e-AMRIT portal aims to assist electric vehicle users or electric vehicle adopters to:
- Switch to electric vehicles by offering insights on electric vehicle technologies, insurance options, types of electric vehicles and financing options.
- Set up electric vehicle or associated enterprise by means of providing details on key initiatives of central and state governments.
- Assess benefits of electric vehicles with designed tools for determining users’ savings with electric vehicles as compared to petrol or diesel vehicles.
- Get all information regarding Indian electric vehicle market and industry.
Significance of e-AMRIT Portal
The e-AMRIT portal will accelerate initiatives of the government to raise awareness on electric vehicles. It will sensitize people on benefits of adopting electric vehicles. It acts as an accelerator of change and influence millions of users.
In the recent past, India has taken many initiatives to accelerate the decarbonisation of transport and adoption of electric mobility in the country. Schemes such as FAME and PLI are especially important in creating an ecosystem for the early adoption of EVs.
NITI Aayog intends to add more features and introduce innovative tools to make the portal more interactive and user-friendly.
