Transport Minister Puvvada Ajay Kumar on Wednesday suggested that a panel comprising ministers oversee the implementation of the State’s Electric Vehicle (EV) policy so that standards are maintained in terms of safety, manufacturing and expansion of allied infrastructure.
Mr Kumar was speaking exclusively to The Hindu, days after a fire broke out in a cellar where electric scooters were parked. The fire killed eight people and injured at least 10 others.
The Transport Minister said the Industries and Commerce Department deals with the manufacturing of EVs, Energy Department is concerned with batteries and charging stations and Transport Department is tasked with their registration. Given that EVs and allied infrastructure are in the initial stages, there should be better coordination between departments.
