Gurugram, Feb. 4 -- The Gurugram industrialists on Friday met with chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar ahead of upcoming state Budget.

During the meeting, the industrialist urged the state government to provide them with more time to switch to cleaner fuels citing lack of availability and supporting infrastructure.

Various associations, including Manesar Industries Welfare Association and Gurugram Industrial Association, have also sough more time with regard to phasing out of fuel-based vehicles and switching to electric vehicles (EVs).

"We do appreciate environmental concerns, but immediate switch will render majority of machinery and vehicles useless. The switch will also require a massive budget, and not all industries are in a state...