Bhubaneswar , GTNS | September 09, 2026: On World EV Day, Odisha is highlighting the growing importance of electric mobility as part of the state’s broader efforts towards cleaner transportation and sustainable development.
Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo has emphasised the importance of embracing electric mobility to support a cleaner and more sustainable future for the state.
The shift towards electric vehicles is gaining importance as governments and industries look for alternatives to conventional fuel-based transportation. Greater use of electric cars, two-wheelers, buses and commercial vehicles could help reduce emissions and support cleaner urban environments.
For Odisha, the expansion of the EV sector could also create opportunities in areas such as charging infrastructure, battery technology, vehicle servicing, manufacturing and clean-energy innovation.
Speaking on the significance of electric mobility, Deputy CM Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo stressed the need to encourage technologies that can reduce environmental impact while supporting the state’s long-term development goals.
The transition to electric transportation will require more than the availability of vehicles. A wider charging network, dependable electricity supply, technological innovation and public awareness will be crucial to making EV adoption easier and more practical.
The growing EV ecosystem could also open new avenues for investment and employment, particularly as businesses explore opportunities linked to clean energy and next-generation transportation.
World EV Day provides an opportunity to underline the importance of sustainable mobility and encourage collective efforts towards reducing the environmental footprint of transportation.
With stronger policy support, infrastructure development and technological progress, electric mobility can become an important part of Odisha’s vision for a cleaner, greener and more sustainable future.
GTNS | Odisha
September 09, 2026