Mumbai: Maharashtra Transport Minister Pratap Sarnaik on Tuesday said that the electric vehicle (EV) revolution is not just about transforming the transport sector but about shaping a cleaner, healthier
and economically stronger Mumbai. He stressed that creating an eco-friendly city is a collective responsibility and can only be achieved through joint efforts by all stakeholders.
Sarnaik was speaking as the chief guest at the event “Wheels of Change – Understanding EV Adoption for Mumbai's Auto & Taxi Drivers” held in the city. The programme brought together policymakers, experts and industry leaders to discuss the future of EV adoption in Mumbai.
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ऑटो-टॅक्सी चालकांसोबत EV स्वीकार ही हरित व आर्थिकदृष्ट्या सक्षम मुंबईकडे नेणारी क्रांती आहे.
आज ‘Wheels of Change’ कार्यक्रमात याच दिशेने विचार मांडला.@mpcb_official #GreenMumbai #DriverGrowth pic.twitter.com/eMtHjsWfws— Pratap Baburao Sarnaik (@PratapSarnaik) September 9, 2025
The event was attended by Transport Commissioner Vivek Bhimanwar, Maharashtra Pollution Control Board Secretary Dr. Avinash Dhakne, World Resources Institute (WRI) India CEO Madhav Pai and other dignitaries.
In his address, the minister underlined the state government’s commitment to making Maharashtra, including Mumbai, a hub of green mobility under its Electric Vehicle Policy. He said that the active participation of auto-rickshaw and taxi drivers will play a crucial role in ensuring the success of this mission.
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