India, April 23 -- In a bid to further vehicle electrification in the country, the central government is now working to establish a task force to create a roadmap for the electric vehicle (EV) industry.

The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) is working with various agencies to set up the task force, which would engage with various stakeholders, including the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), through various meetings and workshops.

As part of this, the Retail Motor Industry Organisation (RMI) will focus on electric two- and three-wheelers.

In a notification sent to the OEMs, the RMI said, "The Ministry of Heavy Industry is committed to aligning its future schemes and interventions with the Government of India's vision of Viksit B...