New Delhi: Union Minister for Heavy Industries and Steel H D Kumaraswamy on Wednesday chaired a high-level stakeholder consultation aimed at accelerating the adoption and large-scale deployment of electric buses and electric trucks across India.

The meeting brought together key players in the transport sector, including fleet operators, aggregators, transport leaders, financial institutions, leasing companies, and industry representatives, to discuss practical ways to advance the country's clean mobility goals.

The consultation sought to understand ground-level operational challenges, build confidence in electric mobility, and foster stronger collaboration between the government and private stakeholders for faster uptake of electric commercial vehicles, said a statement.

Discussions centred on creating a robust ecosystem to support the deployment of e-buses and e-trucks in urban, inter-city, and freight transport networks.

Issues highlighted included access to financing, charging infrastructure, fleet deployment strategies, operational viability, and long-term support mechanisms.

Addressing the gathering, Kumaraswamy emphasised the transformative potential of electric vehicles in India's transport sector.

"E-buses are the future of passenger mobility, and e-trucks will define the next era of logistics and freight transport in our country," the minister said.

He noted that India is witnessing a decisive shift towards clean and efficient transportation and reiterated the government's commitment to working closely with operators and industry to ensure the transition is practical, inclusive, and commercially sustainable, the statement said.