Kumaraswamy: Viksit Bharat 2047 Vision Drives India's Electric Mobility Push

India's push for electric mobility is being guided by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision, Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy said on Thursday. The minister's remarks, reported by Deccan Herald, tie the government's transport policies to its long-term goal of a developed India by 2047.

Kumaraswamy, who holds the heavy industries portfolio, has been vocal about the need to cut fossil fuel dependence and grow domestic manufacturing. The Viksit Bharat 2047 plan, launched by PM Modi, sets a roadmap for India's economic and social transformation over the next two decades. Electric mobility is a key part of that plan, according to the minister.

The government has already rolled out several schemes to promote EVs, including the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles (FAME) programme and production-linked incentives for advanced chemistry cell batteries. These efforts aim to make electric two-wheelers, three-wheelers, and buses more affordable while building a local supply chain.

But the road ahead isn't smooth. Challenges like charging infrastructure, high upfront costs, and reliance on imported components persist. Kumaraswamy's statement signals that the government sees EV adoption as central to its 2047 ambitions, not just an environmental add-on.

Industry watchers say the minister's backing could speed up policy support. "The Viksit Bharat 2047 vision gives a clear direction," Kumaraswamy said, according to Deccan Herald. "Electric mobility is a pillar of that vision."

India's EV market is still small but growing. Electric two-wheelers account for a tiny share of total sales, yet startups and legacy automakers are ramping up production. The government wants to change that, with targets to electrify public transport and commercial fleets.

Kumaraswamy's comments come as several states announce their own EV policies, offering subsidies and waiving road taxes. The central government's role, he suggested, is to provide a stable policy framework that aligns with the 2047 goal.

Critics argue that without massive investment in grid and charging networks, the EV push will stall. The minister didn't address those concerns directly, but his emphasis on the 2047 vision suggests the government is playing a long game.

For now, the message from the ministry is clear: electric mobility is not a side project. It's part of the plan to make India a developed nation by 2047.