SUSTAINABLE MOBILITY: ROLE OF ELECTRIC VEHICLES
SUPPORTING THE GLOBAL SHIFT TO ELECTRIC VEHICLES India is progressively progressing towards a development plan that is both sustainable and inclusive, while also bearing in mind the pressing socioeconomic needs of its billion-strong population. This is consistent with the country's strong commitment to meeting the globally agreed-upon Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). Between 2005 and 2016, India achieved significant achievement in decoupling economic development from greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, reducing the emissions intensity of GDP by 24%. While the emissions intensity of GDP has decreased, absolute emissions have not, resulting in widespread warming and a variety of negative social and ecological effects. According to an IPCC report, a 1.5°C increase in global temperatures relative to pre-industrial levels can result in a disastrous rise in sea levels, disproportionately affect vulnerable groups through negative health consequences, loss of livelihood prospects, and foo...