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Gandhinagar ( Gujarat [India], April 5 (ANI): Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel has initiated the nation's inaugural geared electric motorbike plant set up by the MATTER Company in Changodar, Ahmedabad .
The Chief Minister mentioned that the state administration is committed to setting up Gujarat As the country's focal point for sustainable power.
"As stated, during this event, Chief Minister Patel conveyed his best wishes for Chaitri Navratri-Durgashtami and emphasized that with the proactive guidance of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, India has become the globe's fifth largest economy, recording a 12 percent expansion in the automotive industry," according to an official release. Gujarat Chief Minister's office release.
CM Patel highlighted that the country’s automobile sector is now completely prepared to vie on the international platform. To hasten environmentally friendly development, the Prime Minister has supported the inspiring slogan of ' Innovate in India.' Aligning with this objective, MATTER Company has launched the country’s inaugural facility. geared electric motorbike plant .
Chief Minister Patel also mentioned that acknowledging the necessity of adapting to changing circumstances, the Prime Minister initiated the International Solar Alliance with a significant focus on renewable energy sources. During his tenure, India has made substantial strides in the domain of clean energy. In just one decade, the nation’s capacity for generating green power skyrocketed from approximately 2.8 gigawatts to 102.5 gigawatts, and wind energy output has seen a twofold increase.
"Chief Minister Patel mentioned that to encourage home-based solar power production, more than 11 lakh households across the nation have adopted solar panels through the PM Surya Ghar Yojana initiated by the Prime Minister. Consequently, the country’s solar-powered electricity generating capability has surged from 9 gigawatts to 98 gigawatts," the statement noted.
CM Patel mentioned that the current Union Budget has set aside Rs 2,240 crore for producing 4.5 lakh metric tonnes of green hydrogen. He also noted that India is progressing towards becoming the globe's third-largest generator of renewable energy.
Chief Minister Patel stated that in the past decade, electric vehicle sales have skyrocketed 640 times, with around 17 lakh EVs being sold just in the previous year.
"CM Patel highlighted that to effectively position Gujarat As the country’s center for sustainable energy, the state administration has implemented the Electric Vehicle Policy-2021. In conjunction with this, considerable strides are being taken to build the required infrastructure. The announcement stated that as part of this effort, the government is vigorously encouraging the manufacturing of lithium-ion batteries crucial for electric cars.
CM Patel expressed the state government's firm dedication to embracing renewable energy sources, mentioning that approximately 800 electric buses are presently in operation within the public transit system throughout the region. Gujarat .
"CM Patel further shared that 2.64 lakh electric vehicles were registered in the state over the past year. Emphasizing the importance of zero carbon emissions, he urged citizens to actively support the creation of a clean and green environment in order to help achieve the vision of Viksit Bharat @2047 set forth by the Prime Minister," the release read.
On this particular occasion, Govindbhai Dholakia, a Member of the Rajya Sabha, mentioned that under the guidance of the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel , the state government is successfully implementing Prime Minister Narendra Modi's concept of Aatmanirbhar Bharat. He went on to remark that Gujarat has advanced the 'Make in India' initiative further with 'Make in Gujarat where top-tier products are currently being created—MATTER's Era Bike serving as an excellent illustration.
On this particular occasion, Mohanlal Lalbhai, who founded and serves as the Group CEO of MATTER Company, expressed his gratitude to Chief Minister Patel. He stated that their accomplishment would not have been feasible without the support mentioned previously. Gujarat He referred to these as transformative industrial policies. The leader described it as a pivotal juncture for the corporation and the broader electric vehicle industry landscape.
It is worth mentioning that during this event, the Chief Minister acquired extensive insight into the bicycle. Bhupendra Patel transferred zero-emission bicycles to the State Police Force and Gir Rangers, handed over by Matter Company. The initiative was part of their Make in India and Innovative India initiatives for next-generation solutions. plant ", the firm will manufacture approximately 120,000 units per year," the statement said.
On this particular occasion, Kanubhai Patel, an MLA; Arun Pratap Singh, who founded and serves as the Group Chief Operating Officer at the firm; alongside Professor Arvind Sahay; joined various esteemed guests, business collaborators, and staff members from MATTER Company in attendance. (ANI)
