Bhubaneswar, March 19 -- Vietnamese electric vehicle (EV) maker VinFast on Monday said the Centre's recent announcement of new EV policy would create competencies, upskilling and set up a robust supply chain in the country.

Pham Sanh Chau, Chief Executive Officer of VinFast India, said, "We highly value the Indian government's new EV scheme as it aims to drive large investments in manufacturing, create competencies and upskilling, set up a robust supply chain and offer consumers world-class, zero tailpipe emission vehicles."

"This forward-looking policy helps us introduce a wide variety of smart, green, premium-quality SUVs, at inclusive prices, along with outstanding aftersales policies," he added.

The Central government had last week...