New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- While the automotive industry witnessed a 12% growth in India, reinforcing the country's role as a global innovation and manufacturing hub, the government is working towards promoting sustainable mobility, Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav said on Tuesday.
Addressing the World Governments Summit in Dubai, Yadav reiterated India's long-term goal to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2070.
"For India the automotive industry is not just a sector; it is a pillar of national growth, contributing Rs.20 lakh crore in revenue, 6.8% of our GDP, and providing livelihoods to over 30 million people," he said in a post on X. "It is clear with the growth projections in the mobility sector, there is imminent need f...