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e-FAST India Initiative

Kumari Sonali

e-FAST India Initiative:

NITI Aayog has announced the launch of the ‘NITI GearShift Challenge’ as part of the e-FAST India initiative.

  • e-FAST was born from the recognition of the urgent need to decarbonize road-based freight transportation in India to realize its 2070 net zero commitments.
  • It was launched in September 2022.
  • It aims to galvanize the transition towards cleaner and greener freight transportation.
  • The platform facilitates active collaborations at both the national and international levels, supports ideation and development of pilot programs on a scalable basis, and explores technology integration and associated research.
  • It is a platform that facilitates deliberation, debates and collaboration between different stakeholders including the government, Original Equipment Manufacturers, Logistics Service Providers, Shippers, and industry experts to enable the development and adoption of electric technology in the freight sector at scale.
  • It is supported by the collaborative efforts of 12 knowledge partners.

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