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| FADA Chairperson urges citizens to support PM’s call for reduced petrol & diesel consumption | | | Early Times Report
Jammu, May 12: Mr Aggarwal said that the statement gains significance in light of the recent appeal by Hon’ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi urging citizens to minimize petrol and diesel consumption and adopt sustainable mobility solutions including electric vehicles and public transport. The Prime Minister emphasized the need to reduce dependence on fossil fuels in the interest of environmental protection, energy security, and economic sustainability.
Mr Sanjay Aggarwal, Chairperson of Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA) has strongly urged the authorities of Jammu and Kashmir Limited to prioritize the establishment of Electric Vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across Jammu and Kashmir under the Smart City Mission and the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP).
While appreciating the remarkable transformation brought about under the Smart City initiative in J&K, the Mr Aggarwal stated that the absence of adequate EV charging stations remains a major gap in the city’s sustainable urban mobility framework. With electric vehicles witnessing increasing acceptance across India, Jammu must also develop the necessary infrastructure to support the transition toward clean and green transportation.
Mr Aggarwal said that, it is pertinent to note that the Government has already introduced several incentives to encourage EV adoption, including exemption from registration charges and other policy benefits for electric vehicles. These measures clearly reflect the Government’s intent to promote clean mobility and reduce vehicular emissions. However, the absence of adequate EV charging infrastructure in Jammu & Kashmir contradicts the spirit and effectiveness of these progressive policies. Without accessible charging stations, citizens remain hesitant to shift toward electric vehicles despite the incentives being offered.
FADA has demanded the immediate installation of strategically located EV charging stations at public parking spaces, commercial centres, government offices, transport hubs, fuel stations, and major road corridors within Jammu and Kashmir. Such infrastructure would significantly encourage EV adoption, reduce vehicular pollution, improve urban air quality, and strengthen Jammu’s position as a modern and environmentally responsible Smart City.
Mr Aggarwal emphasized that EV charging infrastructure is no longer an optional urban amenity but an essential component of future-ready city planning. J&K must keep pace with other Indian cities that are rapidly expanding EV ecosystems in line with national sustainability goals.
Mr Aggarwal has urged the concerned authorities to take immediate policy and implementation measures for the timely execution of a comprehensive EV charging network under the Smart City Mission and NCAP in the larger public and environmental interest. |
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